Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Kumquats VS Lemon Peel

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Kumquats	10%	10%	80%
Lemon Peel	8%	4%	88%

Macro Nutrients

	Kumquats	Lemon Peel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	3.47% 101kcal	2.3% 66.6kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.26% 1.2g	0.44% 0.43g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.46% 0.15g	0.17% 0.055g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	4.16% 0.067g	2.3% 0.037g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	1.03% 0.18g	0.53% 0.089g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	17.3% 22.5g	17.4% 22.7g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	18.3% 13.3g	8.15% 5.9g	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	24.2% 9.2g	39.5% 15g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	4.76% 2.66g	3.8% 2.13g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Kumquats	Lemon Peel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	2.36% 21.3μg	0.47% 4.25μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	4.37% 0.052mg	7.1% 0.085mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	9.8% 0.13mg	8.72% 0.11mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	3.8% 0.61mg	3.54% 0.57mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	5.9% 0.29mg	9.04% 0.45mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	3.93% 0.051mg	18.8% 0.24mg	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	6.02% 24μg	4.6% 18.4μg	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	69% 62.2mg	203% 183mg	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	1.4% 0.21mg	2.36% 0.35mg	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

	Kumquats	Lemon Peel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	8.8% 88mg	19% 190mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	15% 0.13mg	14.5% 0.13mg	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	15.2% 1.2mg	14% 1.13mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	6.75% 28.3mg	5.06% 21.3mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	8.3% 0.19mg	NA	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	3.85% 27mg	2.43% 17mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	7.75% 264mg	6.67% 227mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0% 0μg	1.8% 0.99μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.94% 14mg	0.57% 8.5mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	2.2% 0.24mg	3.22% 0.35mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.1% 115g	3.13% 116g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Kumquats VS Lemon Peel per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Kumquats versus 5 oz of Lemon Peel to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Kumquats vs Lemon Peel:

• 5 ounces of Kumquats have 1.3 times more Vitamin B9 than Lemon Peel.
• While 5 oz of Raw Lemon Peel contain 1.6 times more Vitamin B1, 1.5 times more Vitamin B5, 4.8 times more Vitamin B6 and 2.9 times more Vitamin C than Raw Kumquats.
• Both Kumquats and Lemon Peel provide similar amounts of Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B3 per five ounces.
• Both Raw Kumquats as well as Raw Lemon Peel have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Kumquats vs Lemon Peel:

• 5 ounces of Kumquats have 1.3 times more Magnesium and 1.6 times more Phosphorus than Lemon Peel.
• While 5 oz of Raw Lemon Peel contain 2.2 times more Calcium and 1.5 times more Zinc than Raw Kumquats.
• Both Kumquats and Lemon Peel contain similar levels of Copper, Iron, Potassium and Water per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Kumquats lack sufficient amounts of Zinc
• 5 ounces of Lemon Peel lack sufficient amounts of Phosphorus
• Both Raw Kumquats as well as Raw Lemon Peel lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Kumquats have 1.5 times more Energy, 1.8 times more Omega 3, 2.2 times more Sugars and 1.3 times more Protein than Lemon Peel.
• While 5 oz of Raw Lemon Peel contain 1.6 times more Fiber than Raw Kumquats.
• Both Kumquats and Lemon Peel offer comparable quantities of Carbohydrate per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Lemon Peel provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 3
• Both Raw Kumquats as well as Raw Lemon Peel provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in five ounces.