Date and Kumquat
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
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, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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
75.03 g
2
15.90 g
21
Fiber
8.00 g
3
6.50 g
6
Sugar
63.35 g
1
9.36 g
25
Protein
2.45 g
6
1.88 g
11
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.12
14
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
15.00 mcg
24
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
20
0.04 mg
27
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
13
0.09 mg
11
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.27 mg
5
0.43 mg
33
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.59 mg
3
0.21 mg
30
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.17 mg
10
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
17.00 mcg
18
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.40 mg
99+
43.90 mg
19
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.70 mcg
23
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
75.00 mcg
18
129.00 mcg
9
Choline
6.30 mg
17
8.40 mg
10
Fat
0.39 g
22
0.86 g
8
Minerals
Potassium
656.00 mg
3
486.00 mg
6
Iron
1.02 mg
12
0.86 mg
14
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
10.00 mg
10
Calcium
39.00 mg
8
62.00 mg
3
Magnesium
43.00 mg
2
20.00 mg
14
Zinc
0.29 mg
9
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
62.00 mg
4
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
0.26 mg
17
0.14 mg
24
Copper
0.21 mg
7
0.10 mg
23
Selenium
3.00 mcg
4
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mg
35
47.00 mg
16
Omega 6s
16.00 mg
99+
124.00 mg
15
Sterol
Water Content
20.53 g
99+
80.80 g
99+
Ash
1.60 g
4
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
282.00 kcal
2
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
290.00 kcal
18
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
461.00 kcal
1
130.00 kcal
7
Calories in Jam
384.00 kcal
2
245.00 kcal
20
Calories in Pie
321.00 kcal
13
392.00 kcal
4
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Citrus
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Orange
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Iraq
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
8-10
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Cold, Warm
Facts
Facts about
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
- 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
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Not Available
No
Spirits
Not Available
No
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Egypt
China
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
India
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Not Available
Fortunella margarita
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Rosidae
Order
Arecales
Sapindales
Family
Arecaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Phoenix
Citrus
Species
P. dactylifera
C. japonica
Generic Group
Palm
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Date and Kumquat
We might think that Date and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Kumquat with peel is 282.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date 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 Date and Kumquat is Arecales and Sapindales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
