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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, 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 cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or 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.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

15.90 g11.00 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

6.50 g2.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.36 g9.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.88 g1.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.120.13
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

15.00 mcg96.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.09 mg0.04 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.43 mg0.60 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.21 mg0.24 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

17.00 mcg9.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

43.90 mg10.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.89 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg3.30 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

129.00 mcg89.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg2.80 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.86 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

486.00 mg259.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.86 mg0.40 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

10.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

62.00 mg13.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

20.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.17 mg0.20 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

19.00 mg23.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.14 mg0.08 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.08 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.10 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

47.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

124.00 mg77.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

13.00 mg18.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

80.80 g86.35 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.50 g0.75 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

71.00 kcal48.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

71.00 kcal48.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

71.00 kcal48.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

268.00 kcal241.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

71.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

130.00 kcal58.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

245.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

392.00 kcal265.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Tree fruit

Season

Autumn, Winter
Summer

Varieties

Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Orange, Yellowish-orange

Inside Color

Orange
Yellow

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Juicy
Fleshy

Taste

Sweet, Tart
Smooth, Sweet

Origin

China
China

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.56.5-8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Warm
Dry, Hot

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.
  • 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
  • Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
  • In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
  • 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Turkey

Other Countries

Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan

Top Importer

United Kingdom
United States of America

Top Exporter

China
France

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus japonica
Prunus armeniaca

Synonym

Fortunella margarita
Prunus Armeniaca

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
Prunus

Species

C. japonica
P. armeniaca

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
Rose

Difference Between Kumquat and Apricot

We might think that Kumquat and Apricot are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Apricot Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Apricot is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Apricot with peel is 71.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 71.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Apricot 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 Apricot is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.