Currants vs. Kumquat
Nutrition comparison of Currants and Kumquat
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
currants
versus
kumquat
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in currants and kumquat:
- Both kumquat and currants are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Currant has more beta-carotene than kumquat, however, kumquat contains more lutein + zeaxanthin and alpha-carotene than currant.
- Currant is a great source of potassium.
- Kumquat has more niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Currants (Currants, red and white, raw) and Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Kumquat and currants contain similar amounts of calories - kumquat has 71 calories per 100 grams and currant has 56 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, currants is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to kumquat for protein. Currants has a macronutrient ratio of 9:88:3 and for kumquat, 10:78:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Currants | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 78% |
| Fat | 3% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kumquat and currants contain similar amounts of carbs - kumquat has 15.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and currant has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both kumquat and currants are high in dietary fiber. Kumquat has 51% more dietary fiber than currant - kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and currant has 4.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Kumquat and currants contain similar amounts of sugar - kumquat has 9.4g of sugar per 100 grams and currant has 7.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kumquat and currants contain similar amounts of protein - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and currant has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kumquat and currants are low in saturated fat - kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and currant has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both kumquat and currants are high in Vitamin C. Kumquat has a little more Vitamin C (7%) than currant by weight - kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and currant has 41mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Kumquat and currants contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and currant has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Kumquat and currants contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and currant has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Currant has more Vitamin K than kumquat - currant has 11ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Kumquat has more niacin and pantothenic acid. Both currants and kumquat contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Currants | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0.429 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.064 MG | 0.208 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 88% more calcium than currant - kumquat has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and currant has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Kumquat and currants contain similar amounts of iron - kumquat has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and currant has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Currant is a great source of potassium and it has 48% more potassium than kumquat - kumquat has 186mg of potassium per 100 grams and currant has 275mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, currant has more beta-carotene than kumquat per 100 grams, however, kumquat contains more lutein + zeaxanthin and alpha-carotene than currant per 100 grams.
| Currants | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 25 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 47 UG | 129 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 155 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both currants and kumquat contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Currants | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.035 G | 0.047 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kumquat has more linoleic acid than currant per 100 grams.
| Currants | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.053 G | 0.124 G |
| Total | 0.053 G | 0.124 G |
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.
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does kumquat or currants contain more calories in 100 grams?Kumquat and currants contain similar amounts of calories - kumquat has 71 calories in 100g and currant has 56 calories.
Does kumquat or currants have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kumquat and currants contain similar amounts of carbs - kumquat has 15.9g of carbs for 100g and currant has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
Does kumquat or currants contain more calcium?
Kumquat is a rich source of calcium and it has 90% more calcium than currant - kumquat has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and currant has 33mg of calcium.