Kumquat vs. Lemon juice
Nutrition comparison of Kumquat and Lemon Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kumquat
versus
lemon juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kumquat and lemon juice:
- Both lemon juice and kumquat are high in Vitamin C.
- Kumquat has more riboflavin and niacin.
- Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Lemon juice has 57% less carbohydrates than kumquat.
- Lemon juice has 69% less calories than kumquat.
- Lemon juice has 73% less sugar than kumquat.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) and Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon juice has 69% less calories than kumquat - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and kumquat has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kumquat is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to lemon juice per calorie. Kumquat has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for lemon juice, 5:88:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kumquat | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 88% |
| Fat | 12% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon juice has 57% less carbohydrates than kumquat - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and kumquat has 15.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Kumquat is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 20 times more dietary fiber than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon juice has 73% less sugar than kumquat - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and kumquat has 9.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon juice and kumquat contain similar amounts of protein - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and kumquat has 1.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon juice and kumquat are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon juice and kumquat are high in Vitamin C. Kumquat has 13% more Vitamin C than lemon juice - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Kumquat has more Vitamin A than lemon juice - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon juice and kumquat contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Kumquat has more riboflavin and niacin. Both kumquat and lemon juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Kumquat | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.429 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.208 MG | 0.131 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 20 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 933% more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and kumquat has 62mg of calcium.
iron
Kumquat has 975% more iron than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and kumquat has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Kumquat has 81% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg of potassium per 100 grams and kumquat has 186mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, kumquat has more apigenin than lemon juice per 100 grams, however, lemon juice contains more quercetin than kumquat per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 21.87 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.02 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 0.37 mg |
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 | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-carotene | 155 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 15 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kumquat has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon juice per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kumquat has more linoleic acid than lemon juice per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.124 G | 0.012 G |
| Total | 0.124 G | 0.012 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) and Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lemon juice or kumquat contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon juice has 70% less calories than kumquat - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and kumquat has 71 calories.
Does lemon juice or kumquat have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice has 60% fewer carbohydrates than kumquat - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and kumquat has 15.9g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon juice or kumquat contain more calcium?
Kumquat is a rich source of calcium and it has 930% more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium in 100 grams and kumquat has 62mg of calcium.