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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
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Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain

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
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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

15.90 g11.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

6.50 g2.80 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.36 g0.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.88 g0.70 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.120.06
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

15.00 mcg1.08 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 mg0.03 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.43 mg0.58 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.21 mg0.16 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.06 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

17.00 mcg6.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

43.90 mg44.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.00 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg4.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

129.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.86 g0.50 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

486.00 mg103.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.86 mg0.80 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

10.00 mg3.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

62.00 mg15.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

20.00 mg7.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.17 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

19.00 mg9.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.14 mg3.30 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

47.00 mg48.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

124.00 mg60.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

13.00 mg20.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

80.80 g0.20 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.50 g87.10 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

71.00 kcal44.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

71.00 kcal43.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

71.00 kcal32.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

268.00 kcal275.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

71.00 kcal43.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

130.00 kcal75.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

245.00 kcal164.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

392.00 kcal293.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Berry

Season

Autumn, Winter
Summer

Varieties

Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Dark purple

Inside Color

Orange
Light Green

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet, Tart
Sweet

Origin

China
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Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Moist, Well-aerated

Soil pH

6-6.54.5-5.5
3.5 10
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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.
  • Bilberries are used in manufacturing of alcoholic drinks.
  • They are used to improve aromas of sorbets.
  • The green extract of it's leaves is used in textile industry as natural dye.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Japan

Other Countries

Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

Top Importer

United Kingdom
United States of America

Top Exporter

China
Chile

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus japonica
Vaccinium myrtillus

Synonym

Fortunella margarita
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Sapindales
Ericales

Family

Rutaceae
Ericaceae

Genus

Citrus
Vaccinium

Species

C. japonica
Vaccinium myrtillus

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
Heath

Difference Between Kumquat and Bilberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Bilberry with peel is 71.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 71.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Bilberry 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 Bilberry is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.