Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
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
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)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus
Season
Monsoon, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Color
Black, Magenta, Purple
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Purple
Orange
Taste
Astringent, Sweet
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
China
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall
Cold, Warm
Facts about
- Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
- In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
- Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
- 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
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
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United Kingdom
Botanical Name
Syzygium cumini
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Eugenia cumini
Fortunella margarita
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Rutaceae
Species
S. cumini
C. japonica
Generic Group
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Citrus fruit
Difference Between Jambul and Kumquat
We might think that Jambul and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jambul and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jambul and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jambul and Kumquat with peel is 60.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Jambul 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 Jambul and Kumquat is Myrtales and Sapindales respectively. Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.