Kumquat and Apple
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Supports healthy Liver function, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Neutralizes irritable bowel syndrome, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents constipation, Prevents gall stones, Prevents high blood pressure, Helps prevent Parkinson's disease, Reduces risk of asthma, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Whitens teeth
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of puffy eyes
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, May consist of poisonous seeds
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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
Any time except an hour after meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.90 g
21
13.81 g
33
Fiber
6.50 g
6
2.40 g
24
Sugar
9.36 g
25
10.00 g
20
Protein
1.88 g
11
0.30 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.12
14
0.02
26
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
15.00 mcg
24
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
27
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.09 mg
11
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.43 mg
33
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.21 mg
30
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
17.00 mcg
18
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
43.90 mg
19
4.60 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg
33
0.20 mg
29
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
2.20 mcg
26
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
129.00 mcg
9
29.00 mcg
25
Choline
8.40 mg
10
3.40 mg
28
Fat
0.86 g
8
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
486.00 mg
6
107.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.86 mg
14
0.10 mg
99+
Sodium
10.00 mg
10
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
62.00 mg
3
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
20.00 mg
14
5.00 mg
30
Zinc
0.17 mg
16
0.00 mg
30
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
11.00 mg
35
Manganese
0.14 mg
24
0.00 mg
99+
Copper
0.10 mg
23
0.00 mg
99+
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
47.00 mg
16
9.00 mg
30
Omega 6s
124.00 mg
15
43.00 mg
37
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
12.00 mg
7
Water Content
80.80 g
99+
85.60 g
36
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.20 g
99+
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
71.00 kcal
12
52.00 kcal
22
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
48.00 kcal
15
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
48.00 kcal
17
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
243.00 kcal
32
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
67.00 kcal
16
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
130.00 kcal
7
47.00 kcal
31
Calories in Jam
245.00 kcal
20
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
392.00 kcal
4
265.00 kcal
31
Characteristics
Type
Citrus
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Arkansas Black, Sampion, Pink Lady, Cameo, Jonagold, Mc Intosh, Ananasrenette, Lobo, Pacific Rose, Yellow transparent and Bramley
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Green, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Crunchy
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Sweet, Sweet-Sour
Origin
China
Central Asia, Middle East Asia
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam
Soil pH
6-6.5
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Cold
Facts
Facts about
- 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.
- Apples can be as small as a pea and as big as a pumpkin.
- There are more than 8000 varieties of apples.
- Life of an Apple tree can be more than 100 years.
- Apples contain 25% air, therefore they float in water.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
No
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Chile, France, India, Iran, Italy, Poland, Russia, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United Kingdom
Russia
Top Exporter
China
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Malus Domestica
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Malus Communis or Malus Pumila or Pyrus Malus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Rosales
Family
Rutaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Citrus
Malus
Species
C. japonica
M. domestica
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Rose
Difference Between Kumquat and Apple
We might think that Kumquat and Apple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Apple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Apple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Apple with peel is 71.00 kcal and 52.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 48.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Apple 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 Kumquat and Apple is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Apple belongs to Rosaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Apple belongs to Malus genus of M. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
