Kumquat vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Kumquat and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kumquat
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kumquat and tomato:
- Both kumquat and tomato are high in Vitamin C.
- Kumquat has more riboflavin.
- Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Tomato has 3 times less carbohydrates than kumquat.
- Tomato has 72% less sugar than kumquat.
- Tomato has 75% less calories than kumquat.
- Tomato is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato has 75% less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kumquat is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to tomato for fat. Kumquat has a macronutrient ratio of 10:80:10 and for tomato, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kumquat | Tomato | |
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| Protein | 10% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 74% |
| Fat | 10% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato has 3 times less carbohydrates than kumquat - kumquat has 15.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in kumquat are made of 59% sugar and 41% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 69% sugar and 31% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Kumquat is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 442% more dietary fiber than tomato - kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato has 72% less sugar than kumquat - kumquat has 9.4g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kumquat and tomato contain similar amounts of protein - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kumquat and tomato are low in saturated fat - kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both kumquat and tomato are high in Vitamin C. Kumquat has 220% more Vitamin C than tomato - kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has 180% more Vitamin A than kumquat - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Kumquat and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato has more Vitamin K than kumquat - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Kumquat has more riboflavin. Both kumquat and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Kumquat | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.429 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.208 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 520% more calcium than tomato - kumquat has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Kumquat has 219% more iron than tomato - kumquat has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 27% more potassium than kumquat - kumquat has 186mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, kumquat has more apigenin than tomato per 100 grams, however, tomato contains more quercetin than kumquat per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 21.87 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.09 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.13 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 0.58 mg |
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 tomato contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Kumquat | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-carotene | 155 UG | 101 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 123 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 449 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kumquat has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both kumquat and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Kumquat | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.124 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.124 G | 0.08 G |
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FAQ
Does kumquat or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato has 80% less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does kumquat or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato has 3 times fewer carbohydrates than kumquat - kumquat has 15.9g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in kumquat are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does kumquat or tomato contain more calcium?
Kumquat is a rich source of calcium and it has 520% more calcium than tomato - kumquat has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.