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Kumquat — RawA
Fruits · #9 of 40

Kumquat

Raw · Citrus

56/100A tier
Calories71
Protein1.9g
Fiber6.5g
Sodium1mg
Sugar—g

Graded A — 56 out of 100, #9 of 40 fruits. Clean label carries the score (98/100); micronutrients drags it down (16/100).

The short version: Eat the whole thing, rind included — fiber and vitamin C per bite.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories71
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.9g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g0%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 10mg0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g23%
Protein 1.9g4%
Vitamin C 43.9mg49%
Magnesium 20mg5%
Folate 17mcg4%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 56

Clean label ×2098
Fiber ×2576
Low energy density ×1573
Micronutrients ×4016

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

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Questions people ask

Is Kumquat healthy?

It grades A — 56 out of 100, #9 of 40 fruits in our system. Eat the whole thing, rind included — fiber and vitamin C per bite.

How many calories are in Kumquat?

71 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Kumquat calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.