Apricot and Kumquat
Benefits
Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
11.00 g
99+
15.90 g
21
Fiber
2.00 g
26
6.50 g
6
Sugar
9.00 g
28
9.36 g
25
Protein
1.40 g
16
1.88 g
11
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.13
13
0.12
14
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
96.00 mcg
6
15.00 mcg
24
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.04 mg
27
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.09 mg
11
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
25
0.43 mg
33
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24 mg
22
0.21 mg
30
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
33
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
9.00 mcg
26
17.00 mcg
18
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg
99+
43.90 mg
19
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.89 mg
11
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.30 mcg
20
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg
15
129.00 mcg
9
Choline
2.80 mg
29
8.40 mg
10
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.86 g
8
Minerals
Potassium
259.00 mg
26
486.00 mg
6
Iron
0.40 mg
29
0.86 mg
14
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
10.00 mg
10
Calcium
13.00 mg
28
62.00 mg
3
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
20.00 mg
14
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
23.00 mg
22
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
0.08 mg
36
0.14 mg
24
Copper
0.08 mg
30
0.10 mg
23
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
47.00 mg
16
Omega 6s
77.00 mg
26
124.00 mg
15
Sterol
Phytosterol
18.00 mg
6
Not Available
Water Content
86.35 g
31
80.80 g
99+
Ash
0.75 g
15
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
48.00 kcal
25
71.00 kcal
12
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
241.00 kcal
33
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal
17
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
58.00 kcal
23
130.00 kcal
7
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
245.00 kcal
20
Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal
31
392.00 kcal
4
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Citrus
Season
Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Smooth, Sweet
Sweet, Tart
Origin
China
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-8
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Cold, Warm
Facts
Facts about
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
- The entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
- The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
- There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
China
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
France
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Not Available
Fortunella margarita
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Sapindales
Family
Rosaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Prunus
Citrus
Species
P. armeniaca
C. japonica
Generic Group
Rose
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Apricot and Kumquat
We might think that Apricot and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apricot and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apricot and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Kumquat with peel is 48.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Apricot 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 Apricot and Kumquat is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
