Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, 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, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
Along with 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
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
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
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Citrus
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Orange
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Sweet, Tart
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold, Warm
Facts about
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
- 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.
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United Kingdom
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Fortunella margarita
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Species
S. melongena
C. japonica
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Eggplant and Kumquat
We might think that Eggplant and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Eggplant and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Eggplant and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Kumquat with peel is 25.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Eggplant 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 Eggplant and Kumquat is Solanales and Sapindales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.