Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
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, Indigestion, Weight gain
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)
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
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Color
Brown, Green
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Orange
Taste
Juicy, Sweetish
Sweet, Tart
Origin
America, India
China
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid
Cold, Warm
Facts about
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
- 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
Indonesia
China
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
Philippines
China
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Not Available
Fortunella margarita
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Rosidae
Order
Arecales
Sapindales
Family
Arecaceae
Rutaceae
Species
C. nucifera
C. japonica
Generic Group
Arecaceae
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Coconut and Kumquat
We might think that Coconut and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Coconut and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Coconut and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Coconut and Kumquat with peel is Not Available and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 354.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Coconut and Kumquat belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Coconut and Kumquat is Arecales and Sapindales respectively. Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.