Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Lemon VS Kumquats

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Lemon	10%	6%	84%
Kumquats	10%	10%	80%

Macro Nutrients

	Lemon	Kumquats	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	4.54% 132kcal	11% 322kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.4% 1.36g	4.02% 3.9g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.55% 0.18g	1.46% 0.47g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	7.37% 0.12g	13.3% 0.21g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	1.7% 0.29g	3.3% 0.56g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	32.5% 42.3g	55.5% 72g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	15.6% 11.3g	58.6% 42.5g	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	33.4% 12.7g	77.6% 29.5g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	8.9% 5g	15.2% 8.53g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Lemon	Kumquats	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.5% 4.54μg	7.56% 68μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	15% 0.18mg	14% 0.17mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	6.98% 0.091mg	31.4% 0.41mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	2.83% 0.45mg	12% 1.95mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	17.2% 0.86mg	19% 0.94mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	28% 0.36mg	12.6% 0.16mg	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	12.5% 50μg	19.3% 77μg	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	267% 240mg	221% 199mg	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	4.54% 0.68mg	4.54% 0.68mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Lemon	Kumquats	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	11.8% 118mg	28% 281mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	18.6% 0.17mg	48% 0.43mg	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	34% 2.72mg	48.8% 3.9mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	8.64% 36.3mg	21.6% 91mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	5.9% 0.14mg	26.6% 0.61mg	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	10.4% 72.6mg	12.3% 86mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	18.4% 626mg	25% 844mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	3.3% 1.8μg	0% 0μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.6% 9.07mg	3.02% 45.4mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	2.47% 0.27mg	7% 0.77mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	11% 404g	9.9% 367g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Lemon VS Kumquats per 1 lb

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Lemon vs Kumquats:

• 1 pound of Lemon has 2.2 times more Vitamin B6 and 1.2 times more Vitamin C than Kumquats.
• While 1 lb of Raw Kumquats contains 4.5 times more Vitamin B2, 4.3 times more Vitamin B3 and 1.5 times more Vitamin B9 than Raw Lemons Without Peel.
• Both Lemon and Kumquats provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B5 per one pound.
• 1 pound of Lemon have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B3
• Both Raw Lemons Without Peel as well as Raw Kumquats have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Lemon vs Kumquats:

• 1 lb of Raw Kumquats contains 2.4 times more Calcium, 2.6 times more Copper, 1.4 times more Iron, 2.5 times more Magnesium, 4.5 times more Manganese and 1.3 times more Potassium than Raw Lemons Without Peel.
• Both Lemon and Kumquats contain similar levels of Phosphorus and Water per one pound.
• 1 pound of Lemon lack sufficient amounts of Magnesium and Manganese
• Both Raw Lemons Without Peel as well as Raw Kumquats lack sufficient amounts of Selenium and Zinc in one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 lb of Raw Kumquats contains 2.4 times more Energy, 1.8 times more Omega 3, 1.7 times more Carbohydrate, 3.7 times more Sugars, 2.3 times more Fiber and 1.7 times more Protein than Raw Lemons Without Peel.
• 1 pound of Lemon provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3 and Protein
• Both Raw Lemons Without Peel as well as Raw Kumquats provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in one pound.