Gojiberry and Kumquat
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
May interact with some drugs
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
69.21 g
3
15.90 g
21
Fiber
8.00 g
3
6.50 g
6
Sugar
13.00 g
11
9.36 g
25
Protein
14.07 g
1
1.88 g
11
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.20
7
0.12
14
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
15.00 mcg
24
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
7
0.04 mg
27
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
1.30 mg
1
0.09 mg
11
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.43 mg
33
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
0.21 mg
30
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg
36
17.00 mcg
18
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
19.20 mg
38
43.90 mg
19
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg
99+
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
129.00 mcg
9
Choline
0.00 mg
32
8.40 mg
10
Fat
1.00 g
6
0.86 g
8
Minerals
Potassium
840.00 mg
1
486.00 mg
6
Iron
9.00 mg
1
0.86 mg
14
Sodium
24.00 mg
4
10.00 mg
10
Calcium
100.00 mg
1
62.00 mg
3
Magnesium
0.00 mg
31
20.00 mg
14
Zinc
2.70 mg
1
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
0.00 mg
99+
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
0.00 mg
99+
0.14 mg
24
Copper
2.00 mg
1
0.10 mg
23
Selenium
63.70 mcg
1
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
47.00 mg
16
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
124.00 mg
15
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
Not Available
Water Content
0.00 g
99+
80.80 g
99+
Ash
0.00 g
99+
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
32.00 kcal
36
71.00 kcal
12
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
90.00 kcal
6
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
32.00 kcal
99+
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
40.00 kcal
35
130.00 kcal
7
Calories in Jam
180.00 kcal
29
245.00 kcal
20
Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal
38
392.00 kcal
4
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Citrus
Season
Autumn
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
No Types
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Scarlet red
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Orange
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Tough
Juicy
Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Unknown
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6.8-8.1
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot
Cold, Warm
Facts
Facts about
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
- 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
China
China
Other Countries
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
China
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Lycium barbarum
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Wolfberry
Fortunella margarita
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Unknown
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Lycium
Citrus
Species
L. barbarum
C. japonica
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Gojiberry and Kumquat
We might think that Gojiberry and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gojiberry and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gojiberry and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gojiberry and Kumquat with peel is 32.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gojiberry and Kumquat belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Gojiberry and Kumquat is Solanales and Sapindales respectively. Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
