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1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 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, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 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., Morning time (before lunch)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
15.90 g15.40 g
Avocado
1 79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
6.50 gNA
Blackberry
0 10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
9.36 gNA
Bilberry
0 63.35
2.3 Protein
1.88 g1.40 g
Apple
0.3 14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.120.09
Apple
0.02 0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
15.00 mcg12.00 mcg
Pomegranate
0 426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.05 mg
Apple
0 0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.09 mg0.05 mg
Apple
0 1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.43 mg0.30 mg
Gojiberry
0 2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.21 mg0.40 mg
Lychee
0 1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg0.07 mg
Apple
0 0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
17.00 mcgNA
Gojiberry
0 81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
43.90 mg181.00 mg
Olive
0 228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg1.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcgNA
Orange
0 40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
0.00 mcgNA
Avocado
0 5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
129.00 mcgNA
Pineapple
0 834
2.4.13 Choline
8.40 mgNA
Gojiberry
0 14.2
2.5 Fat
0.86 g0.40 g
Physalis
0 33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
486.00 mg322.00 mg
Olive
42 840
2.6.2 Iron
0.86 mg1.54 mg
White Grapefruit
0.06 9
2.6.3 Sodium
10.00 mg2.00 mg
Orange
0 1556
2.6.4 Calcium
62.00 mg55.00 mg
Longan
1 100
2.6.5 Magnesium
20.00 mg24.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.17 mg0.27 mg
Apple
0 2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
19.00 mg59.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 113
2.6.8 Manganese
0.14 mg0.26 mg
Apple
0 3.3
2.6.9 Copper
0.10 mg0.09 mg
Apple
0 2
2.6.10 Selenium
0.00 mcgNA
Apple
0 63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
47.00 mg72.00 mg
Watermelon
0 318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
124.00 mg107.00 mg
Jambul
0 1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
NANA
Jambul
0 87
2.9 Water Content
80.80 g81.96 g
Gojiberry
0 95.23
2.10 Ash
0.50 g0.86 g
Gojiberry
0 87.1
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
71.00 kcal63.00 kcal
Cucumber
15 299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
Cucumber
12 354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
Rambutan
0 187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
NA283.00 kcal
Gojiberry
32 747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
NANA
Tomato
17 443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
130.00 kcal108.00 kcal
Tomato
17 461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
245.00 kcal183.00 kcal
Clementine
49 420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
392.00 kcal270.00 kcal
Breadfruit
80 450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Citrus
Berry
4.2 Season
Autumn, Winter
Summer
4.3 Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Black
4.6 Inside Color
Orange
Grey
4.7 Shape
Round
Round
4.8 Texture
Juicy
Juicy
4.9 Taste
Sweet, Tart
Tart
4.10 Origin
China
Asia, Europe
4.11 Grows on
Trees
Trees
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
6-6.56-6.5
Cloudberry
3.5 10
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Cold, Moist
5 Facts
5.1 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.
  • The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
  • Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
  • Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
China
Russia
5.3.2 Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
5.3.3 Top Importer
United Kingdom
Not Available
5.3.4 Top Exporter
China
Not Available
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Ribes nigrum
6.2 Synonym
Fortunella margarita
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
7.7 Order
Sapindales
Saxifragales
7.8 Family
Rutaceae
Grossulariaceae
7.9 Genus
Citrus
Ribes
7.10 Species
C. japonica
R. nigrum
7.11 Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Saxifrage

Difference Between Kumquat and Blackcurrant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Blackcurrant with peel is 71.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Blackcurrant 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 Blackcurrant is Sapindales and Saxifragales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.