Kumquat vs. Kimchi
Nutrition comparison of Kumquat and Kimchi
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kumquat
versus
kimchi
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kumquat and kimchi:
- Kimchi has 3.7 times less calories than kumquat.
- Kimchi has 5.6 times less carbohydrates than kumquat.
- Kimchi has 7.8 times less sugar than kumquat.
- Kimchi is a great source of iron.
- Kumquat has more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than kimchi, however, kimchi contains more beta-carotene than kumquat.
- Kumquat has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, kimchi contains more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Kumquat is an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Kimchi has 3.7 times less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories per 100 grams and kimchi has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kumquat is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to kimchi per calorie. Kumquat has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for kimchi, 24:51:25 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kumquat | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 51% |
| Fat | 12% | 25% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kimchi has 5.6 times less carbohydrates than kumquat - kumquat has 15.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in kumquat are made of 59% sugar and 41% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in kimchi comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.
dietary fiber
Kumquat is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 306% more dietary fiber than kimchi - kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Kimchi has 7.8 times less sugar than kumquat - kumquat has 9.4g of sugar per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kumquat and kimchi contain similar amounts of protein - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kumquat and kimchi are low in saturated fat - kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Kumquat is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than kimchi - kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Kumquat and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Kumquat and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kimchi has more Vitamin K than kumquat - kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Kumquat has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, kimchi contains more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Kumquat | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 0.429 MG | 1.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.208 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 52 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 88% more calcium than kimchi - kumquat has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and kimchi has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Kimchi is a great source of iron and it has 191% more iron than kumquat - kumquat has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Kumquat and kimchi contain similar amounts of potassium - kumquat has 186mg of potassium per 100 grams and kimchi has 151mg 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, kumquat has more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than kimchi per 100 grams, however, kimchi contains more beta-carotene than kumquat per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-carotene | 155 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 49 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 55 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kimchi has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than kumquat per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.137 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.137 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both kumquat and kimchi contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Kumquat | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.124 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.124 G | 0.104 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% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does kumquat or kimchi contain more calories in 100 grams?Kimchi has 3.7 times less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories in 100g and kimchi has 15 calories.
Does kumquat or kimchi have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kimchi has 5.6 times fewer carbohydrates than kumquat - kumquat has 15.9g of carbs for 100g and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in kumquat are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in kimchi comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.
Does kumquat or kimchi contain more calcium?
Kumquat is a rich source of calcium and it has 90% more calcium than kimchi - kumquat has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and kimchi has 33mg of calcium.