Kumquat vs. Lemon Zest
Nutrition comparison of Kumquat and Lemon Zest
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kumquat
versus
lemon zest
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kumquat and lemon zest:
- Both lemon zest and kumquat are high in Vitamin C, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Lemon zest has 55% less sugar than kumquat.
- Lemon zest has more Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) and Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon zest has 34% less calories than kumquat - lemon zest has 47 calories per 100 grams and kumquat has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kumquat is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to lemon zest for protein. Kumquat has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for lemon zest, 9:91:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kumquat | Lemon Zest | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 91% |
| Fat | 12% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon zest and kumquat contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon zest has 16g of total carbs per 100 grams and kumquat has 15.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon zest and kumquat are high in dietary fiber. Lemon zest has 63% more dietary fiber than kumquat - lemon zest has 10.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon zest has 55% less sugar than kumquat - lemon zest has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and kumquat has 9.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon zest and kumquat contain similar amounts of protein - lemon zest has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and kumquat has 1.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon zest and kumquat are low in saturated fat - lemon zest has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon zest and kumquat are high in Vitamin C. Lemon zest has 194% more Vitamin C than kumquat - lemon zest has 129mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lemon zest and kumquat contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon zest has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon zest and kumquat contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon zest has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Lemon zest has more Vitamin B6. Both kumquat and lemon zest contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Kumquat | Lemon Zest | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 0.429 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.208 MG | 0.319 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.172 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both lemon zest and kumquat are high in calcium. Lemon zest has 116% more calcium than kumquat - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium per 100 grams and kumquat has 62mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon zest and kumquat contain similar amounts of iron - lemon zest has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and kumquat has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon zest and kumquat contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon zest has 160mg of potassium per 100 grams and kumquat has 186mg 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 | Lemon Zest | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-carotene | 155 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 18 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 7 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both kumquat and lemon zest contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Kumquat | Lemon Zest | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.026 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both kumquat and lemon zest contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Kumquat | Lemon Zest | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.124 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.124 G | 0.063 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 Zest (Lemon peel, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lemon zest or kumquat contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon zest has 30% less calories than kumquat - lemon zest has 47 calories in 100g and kumquat has 71 calories.
Does lemon zest or kumquat have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon zest and kumquat contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon zest has 16g of carbs for 100g and kumquat has 15.9g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon zest or kumquat contain more calcium?
Both lemon zest and kumquat are high in calcium. Lemon zest has 120% more calcium than kumquat - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium in 100 grams and kumquat has 62mg of calcium.