Calories in
kumquats, raw
71 kcal per 100 g Kumquats, raw contains 71 calories per 100 grams, or about 13 calories per fruit without refuse. Per 100 g it provides 1.9 g protein, 15.9 g carbohydrate and 0.9 g fat.
By calories that splits 81% carbohydrate, 10% protein, 10% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 fruit without refuse | 19.0 g | 13 | 0.4 g | 3.0 g | 0.2 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per fruit without refuse
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per fruit without refuse |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 71 kcal | 13 kcal |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 0.4 g |
| Total fat | 0.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 15.9 g | 3.0 g |
| Fibre | 6.5 g | 1.2 g |
| Sugars | 9.4 g | 1.8 g |
| Sodium | 10.0 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Potassium | 186.0 mg | 35.3 mg |
| Calcium | 62.0 mg | 11.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 43.9 mg | 8.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 15.0 µg | 2.9 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 80.9 g | 15.4 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 168154). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How kumquats, raw compares
Among the 92 fruits and fruit juices items on this site, kumquats, raw ranks 27 of 92 by calorie density, against a category average of 74 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 4% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 2.6 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one fruit without refuse (13 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 3 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in kumquats, raw?
Kumquats, raw contains 71 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 13 calories per fruit without refuse. It also provides 1.9 g of protein, 15.9 g of carbohydrate and 0.9 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of kumquats, raw?
By calories, kumquats, raw is roughly 81% carbohydrate, 10% protein and 10% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a fruit without refuse?
About 3 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the kumquats, raw I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within fruits and fruit juices.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Kumquats, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.