Clementine vs kumquats: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: clementine scores 88/100 and kumquats 87/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Clementine
47 kcal per 100 g. 1 clementine: 74 g
Kumquats
71 kcal per 100 g. 5 kumquats: 95 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesClementine47 vs 71 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinKumquats0.8 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
- More fiberKumquats1.7 vs 6.5 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even9.2 vs 9.4 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even177 vs 186 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even0 vs 0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Clementine, 100 g | Kumquats, 100 g | Clementine, 74 g | Kumquats, 95 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 47 kcal | 71 kcal | 35 kcal | 67 kcal |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 1.9 g | 0.6 g | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g | 16 g | 8.9 g | 15 g |
| Sugars | 9.2 g | 9.4 g | 6.8 g | 8.9 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6.5 g | 1.3 g | 6.2 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.9 g | 0.1 g | 0.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0.1 g | 0 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 49 mg | 44 mg | 36 mg | 42 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 15 µg | 0 µg | 14 µg |
| Potassium | 177 mg | 186 mg | 131 mg | 177 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0.9 mg | 0.1 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 62 mg | 22 mg | 59 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 20 mg | 7.4 mg | 19 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 10 mg | 0.7 mg | 9.5 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.