Kumquats vs pineapple: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: kumquats scores 87/100 and pineapple 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.
Kumquats
71 kcal per 100 g. 5 kumquats: 95 g
Pineapple
50 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup chunks: 165 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesPineapple71 vs 50 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinKumquats1.9 vs 0.5 g per 100 g
- More fiberKumquats6.5 vs 1.4 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even9.4 vs 9.8 g per 100 g
- More potassiumKumquats186 vs 109 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Kumquats, 100 g | Pineapple, 100 g | Kumquats, 95 g | Pineapple, 165 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 71 kcal | 50 kcal | 67 kcal | 83 kcal |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 0.5 g | 1.8 g | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g | 13 g | 15 g | 22 g |
| Sugars | 9.4 g | 9.8 g | 8.9 g | 16 g |
| Fiber | 6.5 g | 1.4 g | 6.2 g | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g | 0.1 g | 0.8 g | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 44 mg | 48 mg | 42 mg | 79 mg |
| Vitamin A | 15 µg | 3 µg | 14 µg | 5 µg |
| Potassium | 186 mg | 109 mg | 177 mg | 180 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 0.3 mg | 0.8 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 13 mg | 59 mg | 21 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 12 mg | 19 mg | 20 mg |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 1 mg | 9.5 mg | 1.6 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.