Kumquat vs. Peach
Nutrition comparison of Kumquat and Peach
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kumquat
versus
peach
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kumquat and peach:
- Kumquat has more alpha-carotene than peach, however, peach contains more beta-carotene than kumquat.
- Kumquat has more riboflavin.
- Kumquat is an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) and Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Peach has 41% less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories per 100 grams and peach has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kumquat is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to peach for protein. Kumquat has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for peach, 8:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kumquat | Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 87% |
| Fat | 12% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kumquat and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - kumquat has 15.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Kumquat is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 333% more dietary fiber than peach - kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peach has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peach has less sugar than kumquat - kumquat has 9.4g of sugar per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Kumquat and peach contain similar amounts of protein - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kumquat and peach are low in saturated fat - kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Kumquat is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 971% more Vitamin C than peach - kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peach has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Kumquat and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peach has 24ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Kumquat and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Peach and kumquat contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - peach has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Kumquat has more riboflavin. Both kumquat and peach contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Kumquat | Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Niacin | 0.429 MG | 0.806 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.208 MG | 0.153 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than peach - kumquat has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Kumquat has 153% more iron than peach - kumquat has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Kumquat has 52% more potassium than peach - kumquat has 186mg of potassium per 100 grams and peach has 122mg 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 than peach per 100 grams, however, peach contains more beta-carotene than kumquat per 100 grams. Both kumquat and peach contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Kumquat | Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-carotene | 155 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 132 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 224 UG |
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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FAQ
Does kumquat or peach contain more calories in 100 grams?Peach has 40% less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories in 100g and peach has 42 calories.
Does kumquat or peach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kumquat and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - kumquat has 15.9g of carbs for 100g and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
Does kumquat or peach contain more calcium?
Kumquat is a rich source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than peach - kumquat has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.