Milk vs. Kumquat
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Kumquat
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
kumquat
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and kumquat:
- Both kumquat and milk are high in calcium.
- Kumquat has 11.2 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Kumquat is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Milk has 70% less carbohydrates than kumquat.
- Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, kumquat contains more niacin and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Milk has 30% less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to kumquat per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for kumquat, 10:78:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 78% |
| Fat | 35% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Milk has 70% less carbohydrates than kumquat - kumquat has 15.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in kumquat are made of 59% sugar and 41% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Kumquat is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than milk - kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Milk has 46% less sugar than kumquat - kumquat has 9.4g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kumquat and milk contain similar amounts of protein - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Kumquat has 11.2 times less saturated fat than milk - kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and kumquat are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and kumquat are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Kumquat is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 218 times more Vitamin C than milk - kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Milk has 267% more Vitamin A than kumquat - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than kumquat - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kumquat and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Milk and kumquat contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, kumquat contains more niacin and folate. Both milk and kumquat contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Milk | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.429 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.208 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both kumquat and milk are high in calcium. Milk has 94% more calcium than kumquat - kumquat has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Kumquat has 42 times more iron than milk - kumquat has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Kumquat has 33% more potassium than milk - kumquat has 186mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg 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,
| Milk | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 155 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 129 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kumquat has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.047 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both milk and kumquat contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Milk | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.124 G |
| Total | 0.066 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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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does kumquat or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Milk has 30% less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does kumquat or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, milk has 70% fewer carbohydrates than kumquat - kumquat has 15.9g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in kumquat are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does kumquat or milk contain more calcium?
Both kumquat and milk are high in calcium. Milk has 90% more calcium than kumquat - kumquat has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.