We might think that Red Currant and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Kumquat with peel is 56.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Kumquat belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Red Currant and Kumquat is Saxifragales and Sapindales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.