Kumquat and Apricot
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
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
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 g
21
11.00 g
99+
Fiber
6.50 g
6
2.00 g
26
Sugar
9.36 g
25
9.00 g
28
Protein
1.88 g
11
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.12
14
0.13
13
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
15.00 mcg
24
96.00 mcg
6
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
27
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.09 mg
11
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.43 mg
33
0.60 mg
25
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.21 mg
30
0.24 mg
22
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.05 mg
33
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
17.00 mcg
18
9.00 mcg
26
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
43.90 mg
19
10.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg
33
0.89 mg
11
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
3.30 mcg
20
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
129.00 mcg
9
89.00 mcg
15
Choline
8.40 mg
10
2.80 mg
29
Fat
0.86 g
8
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
486.00 mg
6
259.00 mg
26
Iron
0.86 mg
14
0.40 mg
29
Sodium
10.00 mg
10
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
62.00 mg
3
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
20.00 mg
14
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.17 mg
16
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
23.00 mg
22
Manganese
0.14 mg
24
0.08 mg
36
Copper
0.10 mg
23
0.08 mg
30
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
47.00 mg
16
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
124.00 mg
15
77.00 mg
26
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
18.00 mg
6
Water Content
80.80 g
99+
86.35 g
31
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.75 g
15
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
71.00 kcal
12
48.00 kcal
25
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
241.00 kcal
33
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
63.00 kcal
17
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
130.00 kcal
7
58.00 kcal
23
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
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
No
No
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
6-6.5
6.5-8
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
Yes
Yes
Beer
No
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.
