Kumquat and Banana
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
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, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
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
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
22.80 g
11
Fiber
6.50 g
6
2.60 g
23
Sugar
9.36 g
25
12.20 g
15
Protein
1.88 g
11
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.12
14
0.05
22
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
0.10 mg
10
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.43 mg
33
0.70 mg
17
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.21 mg
30
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.40 mg
1
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
17.00 mcg
18
20.00 mcg
15
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
43.90 mg
19
8.70 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg
33
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
0.50 mcg
32
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
129.00 mcg
9
22.00 mcg
29
Choline
8.40 mg
10
9.80 mg
7
Fat
0.86 g
8
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
486.00 mg
6
358.00 mg
11
Iron
0.86 mg
14
0.30 mg
35
Sodium
10.00 mg
10
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
62.00 mg
3
5.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
20.00 mg
14
27.00 mg
7
Zinc
0.17 mg
16
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
22.00 mg
23
Manganese
0.14 mg
24
0.30 mg
15
Copper
0.10 mg
23
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
1.00 mcg
7
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
47.00 mg
16
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
124.00 mg
15
46.00 mg
35
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
36.00 mg
3
Water Content
80.80 g
99+
74.90 g
99+
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
71.00 kcal
12
95.29 kcal
6
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
89.00 kcal
7
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
85.71 kcal
7
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
105.00 kcal
39
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
121.00 kcal
3
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
130.00 kcal
7
100.00 kcal
10
Calories in Jam
245.00 kcal
20
120.00 kcal
36
Calories in Pie
392.00 kcal
4
269.00 kcal
30
Characteristics
Type
Citrus
Berry, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
White
Shape
Round
Curving Cylinder
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Sweet
Origin
China
Papua New Guinea
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
5.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Warm
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.
- As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
- Bananas float in water.
- There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
- Eating this fruit will cheer you up.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
No
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
India
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Top Importer
United Kingdom
Europe
Top Exporter
China
Ecuador
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Liliidae
Order
Sapindales
Zingiberales
Family
Rutaceae
Musaceae
Genus
Citrus
Musa
Species
C. japonica
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Banana
Difference Between Kumquat and Banana
We might think that Kumquat and Banana are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Banana Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Banana is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Banana with peel is 71.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Banana belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Kumquat and Banana is Sapindales and Zingiberales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
