Coconut Water vs. Kumquat
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Water and Kumquat
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coconut water
versus
kumquat
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut water and kumquat:
- Coconut water has 58% less sugar than kumquat.
- Coconut water has 73% less carbohydrates than kumquat.
- Coconut water has 75% less calories than kumquat.
- Kumquat has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Kumquat is an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut Water (Beverages, Coconut water, ready-to-drink, unsweetened) and Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Coconut water has 75% less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories per 100 grams and coconut water has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coconut water is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to kumquat per calorie. Coconut water has a macronutrient ratio of 5:95:0 and for kumquat, 10:78:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Water | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 78% |
| Fat | ~ | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coconut water has 73% less carbohydrates than kumquat - kumquat has 15.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut water has 4.2g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in kumquat are made of 59% sugar and 41% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in coconut water comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Kumquat is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than coconut water - kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Coconut water has 58% less sugar than kumquat - kumquat has 9.4g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut water has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kumquat has 755% more protein than coconut water - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and coconut water has 0.22g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kumquat and coconut water are low in saturated fat - kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Kumquat is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 343% more Vitamin C than coconut water - kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coconut water has 9.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Kumquat has more Vitamin A than coconut water - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kumquat and coconut water contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Kumquat has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both coconut water and kumquat contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Coconut Water | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.429 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.208 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.036 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 786% more calcium than coconut water - kumquat has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut water has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Kumquat has 27 times more iron than coconut water - kumquat has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut water has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Kumquat and coconut water contain similar amounts of potassium - kumquat has 186mg of potassium per 100 grams and coconut water has 165mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Coconut Water (Beverages, Coconut water, ready-to-drink, unsweetened) and Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does kumquat or coconut water contain more calories in 100 grams?Coconut water has 80% less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories in 100g and coconut water has 18 calories.
Does kumquat or coconut water have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coconut water has 70% fewer carbohydrates than kumquat - kumquat has 15.9g of carbs for 100g and coconut water has 4.2g of carbohydrates. the carbs in kumquat are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in coconut water comprise of 100% sugar.
Does kumquat or coconut water contain more calcium?
Kumquat is a rich source of calcium and it has 790% more calcium than coconut water - kumquat has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and coconut water has 7mg of calcium.