Kumquat vs. Yellow Corn

Nutrition comparison of Kumquat and Cooked Yellow Corn


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of kumquat versus cooked yellow corn (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kumquat and yellow corn:

  • Both kumquat and yellow corn are high in dietary fiber.
  • Kumquat has more alpha-carotene than yellow corn, however, yellow corn contains more lutein + zeaxanthin and beta-carotene than kumquat.
  • Kumquat is an excellent source of Vitamin C and calcium.
  • Yellow corn has 51% less sugar than kumquat.
  • Yellow corn has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
Detailed nutritional comparison of kumquat and yellow corn is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Kumquat has 26% less calories than yellow corn - kumquat has 71 calories per 100 grams and yellow corn has 96 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, kumquat is similar to yellow corn for protein, carbs and fat. Kumquat has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Kumquat Yellow Corn
Protein 10% 12%
Carbohydrates 78% 76%
Fat 12% 12%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Kumquat and yellow corn contain similar amounts of carbs - kumquat has 15.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both kumquat and yellow corn are high in dietary fiber. Kumquat has 171% more dietary fiber than yellow corn - kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Yellow corn has 51% less sugar than kumquat - kumquat has 9.4g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar.

Protein

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Kumquat and yellow corn contain similar amounts of protein - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both kumquat and yellow corn are low in saturated fat - kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Kumquat is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 698% more Vitamin C than yellow corn - kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Kumquat and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Kumquat and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Yellow corn and kumquat contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Yellow corn has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both kumquat and yellow corn contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.

Kumquat Yellow Corn
Thiamin 0.037 MG 0.093 MG
Riboflavin 0.09 MG 0.057 MG
Niacin 0.429 MG 1.683 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.208 MG 0.792 MG
Vitamin B6 0.036 MG 0.139 MG
Folate 17 UG 23 UG

Minerals

calcium

Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than yellow corn - kumquat has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3mg of calcium.

iron

Kumquat has 91% more iron than yellow corn - kumquat has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron.

potassium

Kumquat and yellow corn contain similar amounts of potassium - kumquat has 186mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg 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 yellow corn per 100 grams, however, yellow corn contains more lutein + zeaxanthin and beta-carotene than kumquat per 100 grams.

Kumquat Yellow Corn
alpha-carotene 155 UG 23 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 129 UG 906 UG
beta-carotene ~ 66 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, kumquat has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than yellow corn per 100 grams.

Kumquat Yellow Corn
alpha linoleic acid 0.047 G 0.018 G
Total 0.047 G 0.018 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than kumquat per 100 grams.

Kumquat Yellow Corn
linoleic acid 0.124 G 0.586 G
Total 0.124 G 0.586 G



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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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .

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FAQ

Does kumquat or yellow corn contain more calories in 100 grams?
Kumquat has 30% less calories than yellow corn - kumquat has 71 calories in 100g and yellow corn has 96 calories.

Does kumquat or yellow corn have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kumquat and yellow corn contain similar amounts of carbs - kumquat has 15.9g of carbs for 100g and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.

Does kumquat or yellow corn contain more calcium?
Kumquat is a rich source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than yellow corn - kumquat has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and yellow corn has 3mg of calcium.