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.
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.
Calories and Carbs
calories
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
protein
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 |
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: 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.