Gold Kiwi and Kumquat
Benefits
Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, 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, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour 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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.23 g
31
15.90 g
21
Fiber
2.00 g
26
6.50 g
6
Sugar
10.98 g
18
9.36 g
25
Protein
1.23 g
18
1.88 g
11
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
18
0.12
14
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
4.00 mcg
31
15.00 mcg
24
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
35
0.04 mg
27
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
21
0.09 mg
11
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.28 mg
99+
0.43 mg
33
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.50 mg
4
0.21 mg
30
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
30
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
34.00 mcg
7
17.00 mcg
18
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
105.40 mg
4
43.90 mg
19
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.49 mg
5
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
5.50 mcg
13
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
114.00 mcg
13
129.00 mcg
9
Choline
5.00 mg
25
8.40 mg
10
Fat
0.56 g
16
0.86 g
8
Minerals
Potassium
316.00 mg
17
486.00 mg
6
Iron
0.29 mg
36
0.86 mg
14
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
10.00 mg
10
Calcium
20.00 mg
22
62.00 mg
3
Magnesium
14.00 mg
20
20.00 mg
14
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
29.00 mg
18
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
0.06 mg
99+
0.14 mg
24
Copper
0.15 mg
12
0.10 mg
23
Selenium
3.10 mcg
3
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
163.00 mg
3
47.00 mg
16
Omega 6s
122.00 mg
16
124.00 mg
15
Sterol
Water Content
83.22 g
99+
80.80 g
99+
Ash
0.76 g
14
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
60.00 kcal
18
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
352.00 kcal
10
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
105.00 kcal
6
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
61.00 kcal
21
130.00 kcal
7
Calories in Jam
245.00 kcal
20
245.00 kcal
20
Calories in Pie
345.00 kcal
10
392.00 kcal
4
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Citrus
Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Brown, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet, Tart
Origin
China
China
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-6.5
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Cold, Warm
Facts
Facts about
- The name Kiwi is due to its resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- This variety of Kiwi was developed by New Zealand, it is not fuzzy on the outside and it has a taste reminiscent of the mango fruit.
- 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
Italy
China
Other Countries
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
New Zealand
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Actinidia chinensis
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Not Available
Fortunella margarita
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Citrus
Species
A. chinensis
C. japonica
Generic Group
Kiwi
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Gold Kiwi and Kumquat
We might think that Gold Kiwi and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gold Kiwi and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gold Kiwi and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gold Kiwi and Kumquat with peel is 60.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gold Kiwi 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 Gold Kiwi and Kumquat is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. chinensis species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
