Kumquat vs. Lime
Nutrition comparison of Kumquat and Lime
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kumquat
versus
lime
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kumquat and lime:
- Both kumquat and lime are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Kumquat has more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than lime, however, lime contains more beta-carotene than kumquat.
- Kumquat has more riboflavin and niacin.
- Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium.
- Lime has 4.5 times less sugar than kumquat.
- Lime has 58% less calories than kumquat.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) and Lime (Limes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime has 58% less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories per 100 grams and lime has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kumquat is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to lime per calorie. Kumquat has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for lime, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kumquat | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 91% |
| Fat | 12% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kumquat and lime contain similar amounts of carbs - kumquat has 15.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and lime has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both kumquat and lime are high in dietary fiber. Kumquat has 132% more dietary fiber than lime - kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime has 4.5 times less sugar than kumquat - kumquat has 9.4g of sugar per 100 grams and lime has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kumquat and lime contain similar amounts of protein - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and lime has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kumquat and lime are low in saturated fat - kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lime has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both kumquat and lime are high in Vitamin C. Kumquat has 51% more Vitamin C than lime - kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Kumquat and lime contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lime has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Kumquat and lime contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lime and kumquat contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Kumquat has more riboflavin and niacin. Both kumquat and lime contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Kumquat | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.429 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.208 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.043 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 88% more calcium than lime - kumquat has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and lime has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Kumquat and lime contain similar amounts of iron - kumquat has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and lime has 0.6mg of iron.
potassium
Kumquat has 82% more potassium than lime - kumquat has 186mg of potassium per 100 grams and lime has 102mg 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 lime per 100 grams, however, lime contains more quercetin than kumquat per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 21.87 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | ~ | 0.4 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 has more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than lime per 100 grams, however, lime contains more beta-carotene than kumquat per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-carotene | 155 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 30 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kumquat has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lime per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.019 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.019 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kumquat has more linoleic acid than lime per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.124 G | 0.036 G |
| Total | 0.124 G | 0.036 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 lime contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime has 60% less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories in 100g and lime has 30 calories.
Does kumquat or lime have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kumquat and lime contain similar amounts of carbs - kumquat has 15.9g of carbs for 100g and lime has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
Does kumquat or lime contain more calcium?
Kumquat is a rich source of calcium and it has 90% more calcium than lime - kumquat has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and lime has 33mg of calcium.