Kumquat vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Kumquat and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kumquat
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kumquat and peas:
- Both kumquat and peas are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Kumquat has more alpha-carotene than pea, however, pea contains more lutein + zeaxanthin and beta-carotene than kumquat.
- Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium.
- Pea has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Pea is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Kumquat and peas contain similar amounts of calories - kumquat has 71 calories per 100 grams and pea has 81 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kumquat is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to peas per calorie. Kumquat has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kumquat | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 69% |
| Fat | 12% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kumquat and peas contain similar amounts of carbs - kumquat has 15.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both kumquat and peas are high in dietary fiber. Kumquat has 14% more dietary fiber than pea - kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Kumquat and peas contain similar amounts of sugar - kumquat has 9.4g of sugar per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pea has 188% more protein than kumquat - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and pea has 5.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kumquat and peas are low in saturated fat - kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pea has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both kumquat and peas are high in Vitamin C. Kumquat has a little more Vitamin C (10%) than pea by weight - kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea has 40mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pea has 153% more Vitamin A than kumquat - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pea has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Kumquat and peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pea has more Vitamin K than kumquat - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both kumquat and peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Kumquat | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 0.429 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.208 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 65 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 148% more calcium than pea - kumquat has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Pea has 71% more iron than kumquat - kumquat has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and pea has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Pea is a great source of potassium and it has 31% more potassium than kumquat - kumquat has 186mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea has 244mg 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 pea per 100 grams, however, pea contains more lutein + zeaxanthin and beta-carotene than kumquat per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-carotene | 155 UG | 21 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 2477 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 449 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both kumquat and peas contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Kumquat | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.035 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both kumquat and peas contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Kumquat | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.124 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.124 G | 0.152 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 peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Kumquat and peas contain similar amounts of calories - kumquat has 71 calories in 100g and pea has 81 calories.
Does kumquat or peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kumquat and peas contain similar amounts of carbs - kumquat has 15.9g of carbs for 100g and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
Does kumquat or peas contain more calcium?
Kumquat is a rich source of calcium and it has 150% more calcium than pea - kumquat has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.