Kumquat vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Kumquat and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kumquat
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kumquat and mushroom:
- Kumquat is an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Mushroom has 3.7 times less sugar than kumquat.
- Mushroom has 3.8 times less carbohydrates than kumquat.
- Mushroom has 69% less calories than kumquat.
- Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mushroom has 69% less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kumquat is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to mushroom for fat. Kumquat has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kumquat | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 47% |
| Fat | 12% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mushroom has 3.8 times less carbohydrates than kumquat - kumquat has 15.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in kumquat are made of 59% sugar and 41% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Kumquat is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 550% more dietary fiber than mushroom - kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Mushroom has 3.7 times less sugar than kumquat - kumquat has 9.4g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kumquat and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kumquat and mushroom are low in saturated fat - kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Kumquat is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 19 times more Vitamin C than mushroom - kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Kumquat has more Vitamin A than mushroom - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than kumquat - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kumquat and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both kumquat and mushroom contain significant amounts of folate.
| Kumquat | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 0.429 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.208 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than mushroom - kumquat has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Kumquat and mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - kumquat has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 71% more potassium than kumquat - kumquat has 186mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both kumquat and mushroom contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Kumquat | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.124 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 0.124 G | 0.16 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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FAQ
Does kumquat or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Mushroom has 70% less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is kumquat or mushroom better for protein?
Kumquat and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does kumquat or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mushroom has 3.8 times fewer carbohydrates than kumquat - kumquat has 15.9g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in kumquat are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does kumquat or mushroom contain more calcium?
Kumquat is a rich source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than mushroom - kumquat has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does kumquat or mushroom contain more potassium?
Mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 70% more potassium than kumquat - kumquat has 186mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.