Whole Milk vs. Kumquat
Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Kumquat
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole milk
versus
kumquat
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and kumquat:
- Both kumquat and whole milk are high in calcium.
- Kumquat has 17.1 times less saturated fat than whole milk.
- Kumquat has more niacin and folate, however, whole milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Kumquat is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Whole milk has 70% less carbohydrates than kumquat.
- Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than kumquat.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Kumquat and whole milk contain similar amounts of calories - kumquat has 71 calories per 100 grams and whole milk has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to kumquat per calorie. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for kumquat, 10:78:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 78% |
| Fat | 48% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole milk has 70% less carbohydrates than kumquat - kumquat has 15.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in kumquat are made of 59% sugar and 41% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in whole milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Kumquat is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than whole milk - kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Whole milk has 46% less sugar than kumquat - kumquat has 9.4g of sugar per 100 grams and whole milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kumquat and whole milk contain similar amounts of protein - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Kumquat has 17.1 times less saturated fat than whole milk - kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Kumquat has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk has 10mg 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 more Vitamin C than whole milk - kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Whole milk has 207% more Vitamin A than kumquat - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than kumquat - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kumquat and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whole milk and kumquat contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Kumquat has more niacin and folate, however, whole milk contains more Vitamin B12. Both whole milk and kumquat contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Whole Milk | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 0.429 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 0.208 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both kumquat and whole milk are high in calcium. Whole milk has 82% more calcium than kumquat - kumquat has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
iron
Kumquat has 27 times more iron than whole milk - kumquat has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Kumquat has 41% more potassium than whole milk - kumquat has 186mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg 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,
| Whole Milk | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 155 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 129 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both whole milk and kumquat contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Whole Milk | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.047 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both whole milk and kumquat contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Whole Milk | Kumquat | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.124 G |
| Total | 0.12 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) .
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FAQ
Does kumquat or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Kumquat and whole milk contain similar amounts of calories - kumquat has 71 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.
Does kumquat or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole milk has 70% fewer carbohydrates than kumquat - kumquat has 15.9g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in kumquat are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in whole milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does kumquat or whole milk contain more calcium?
Both kumquat and whole milk are high in calcium. Whole milk has 80% more calcium than kumquat - kumquat has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.