Kumquat vs. Tangerine
Nutrition comparison of Kumquat and Tangerine
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kumquat
versus
tangerine
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kumquat and tangerine:
- Both kumquat and tangerine are high in Vitamin C.
- Kumquat has more riboflavin.
- Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Kumquat and tangerine contain similar amounts of calories - kumquat has 71 calories per 100 grams and tangerine has 53 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kumquat is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to tangerine per calorie. Kumquat has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for tangerine, 6:90:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kumquat | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 90% |
| Fat | 12% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kumquat and tangerine contain similar amounts of carbs - kumquat has 15.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and tangerine has 13.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in kumquat are made of 59% sugar and 41% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tangerine comprise of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Kumquat is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 261% more dietary fiber than tangerine - kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Kumquat and tangerine contain similar amounts of sugar - kumquat has 9.4g of sugar per 100 grams and tangerine has 10.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kumquat and tangerine contain similar amounts of protein - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.81g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kumquat and tangerine are low in saturated fat - kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both kumquat and tangerine are high in Vitamin C. Kumquat has 64% more Vitamin C than tangerine - kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Kumquat and tangerine contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Kumquat and tangerine contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Kumquat has more riboflavin. Both kumquat and tangerine contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Kumquat | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.429 MG | 0.376 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.208 MG | 0.216 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 16 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 68% more calcium than tangerine - kumquat has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and tangerine has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Kumquat has 473% more iron than tangerine - kumquat has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.15mg of iron.
potassium
Kumquat and tangerine contain similar amounts of potassium - kumquat has 186mg of potassium per 100 grams and tangerine has 166mg 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, both kumquat and tangerine contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Kumquat | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-carotene | 155 UG | 101 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 138 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 155 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kumquat has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tangerine per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kumquat has more linoleic acid than tangerine per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.124 G | 0.048 G |
| Total | 0.124 G | 0.048 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 tangerine contain more calories in 100 grams?Kumquat and tangerine contain similar amounts of calories - kumquat has 71 calories in 100g and tangerine has 53 calories.
Does kumquat or tangerine have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kumquat and tangerine contain similar amounts of carbs - kumquat has 15.9g of carbs for 100g and tangerine has 13.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in kumquat are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tangerine comprise of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.
Does kumquat or tangerine contain more calcium?
Kumquat is a rich source of calcium and it has 70% more calcium than tangerine - kumquat has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and tangerine has 37mg of calcium.