Comparing Nutrients in 1 kilogram Limes VS Kumquats

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Limes	6%	4%	90%
Kumquats	10%	10%	80%

Macro Nutrients

	Limes	Kumquats	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	10.3% 300kcal	24.5% 710kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	2.06% 2g	8.87% 8.6g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.69% 0.22g	3.2% 1.03g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	12% 0.19g	29.4% 0.47g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2.1% 0.36g	7.3% 1.24g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	81% 105g	122% 159g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	23.3% 17g	129% 94g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	73.7% 28g	171% 65g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	12.5% 7g	33.6% 19g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Limes	Kumquats	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	2.22% 20μg	16.7% 150μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	25% 0.3mg	31% 0.37mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	15.4% 0.2mg	69.2% 0.9mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	12.5% 2mg	27% 4.3mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	43.4% 2.17mg	41.6% 2.08mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	33% 0.43mg	27.7% 0.36mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	20% 80μg	42.5% 170μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	323% 291mg	488% 439mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	14.7% 2.2mg	10% 1.5mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	5% 6μg	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Limes	Kumquats	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	33% 330mg	62% 620mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	72.2% 0.65mg	106% 0.95mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	75% 6mg	108% 8.6mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	14.3% 60mg	47.6% 200mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	3.48% 0.08mg	58.7% 1.35mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	25.7% 180mg	27% 190mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	30% 1020mg	54.7% 1860mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	7.27% 4μg	0% 0μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.33% 20mg	6.67% 100mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	10% 1.1mg	15.5% 1.7mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	24% 883g	22% 809g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Limes VS Kumquats per 1 kg

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 kg of Limes versus 1 kg of Kumquats to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 kilogram of Limes vs Kumquats:

• 1 kg of Raw Kumquats contains 4.5 times more Vitamin B2, 2.1 times more Vitamin B3, 2.1 times more Vitamin B9 and 1.5 times more Vitamin C than Raw Limes.
• Both Limes and Kumquats provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5 and Vitamin B6 per one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram of Limes have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B3
• Both Raw Limes as well as Raw Kumquats have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K in one kilogram.

Comparing minerals per 1 kilogram for Limes vs Kumquats:

• 1 kg of Raw Kumquats contains 1.9 times more Calcium, 1.5 times more Copper, 1.4 times more Iron, 3.3 times more Magnesium, 16.9 times more Manganese and 1.8 times more Potassium than Raw Limes.
• Both Limes and Kumquats contain similar levels of Phosphorus and Water per one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram of Limes lack sufficient amounts of Magnesium and Manganese
• Both Raw Limes as well as Raw Kumquats lack sufficient amounts of Selenium and Zinc in one kilogram.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 kilogram:

• 1 kg of Raw Kumquats contains 2.4 times more Energy, 2.5 times more Omega 3, 1.5 times more Carbohydrate, 5.5 times more Sugars, 2.3 times more Fiber and 2.7 times more Protein than Raw Limes.
• 1 kilogram of Limes provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3 and Protein
• Both Raw Limes as well as Raw Kumquats provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in one kilogram.