Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, 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
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus
Season
Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Color
Dark green
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Orange
Taste
Buttery
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China
Soil Type
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Without frosts
Cold, Warm
Facts about
- The oldest living avocado tree is found in University of California and was planted in 1879.
- Avocados can be swapped for butter in Baked Goods Recipes.
- Avocado ripens more quickly with a banana or an apple around.
- 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.
Top Producer
Mexico
China
Other Countries
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
Mexico
China
Botanical Name
Persea Americana
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Persea Gratissima
Fortunella margarita
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Rosidae
Order
Laurales
Sapindales
Family
Lauraceae
Rutaceae
Species
P. Americana
C. japonica
Generic Group
Laurel
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Avocado and Kumquat
We might think that Avocado and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Avocado and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Avocado and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Avocado and Kumquat with peel is 160.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Avocado and Kumquat belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Avocado and Kumquat is Laurales and Sapindales respectively. Avocado belongs to Lauraceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Avocado belongs to Persea genus of P. Americana species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.