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Kumquat and Blackcurrant

Benefits

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

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

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

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

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, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

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., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

15.90 g15.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

6.50 g3.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.36 g7.40 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

0.120.09
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

15.00 mcg12.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.09 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.43 mg0.30 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.21 mg0.40 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.07 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 mg181.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg1.00 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg14.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

129.00 mcg15.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.86 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

486.00 mg322.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.86 mg1.54 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

10.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

62.00 mg55.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

20.00 mg24.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.17 mg0.27 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

19.00 mg59.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.14 mg0.26 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.09 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.30 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

47.00 mg72.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

124.00 mg107.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

13.00 mg12.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

80.80 g81.96 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.50 g0.86 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

71.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

71.00 kcal63.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

71.00 kcal63.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

268.00 kcal283.00 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 kcal108.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

245.00 kcal183.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

392.00 kcal270.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Berry

Season

Autumn, Winter
Summer

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

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Black

Inside Color

Orange
Grey

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet, Tart
Tart

Origin

China
Asia, Europe

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.56-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Warm
Cold, Moist

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.
  • 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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Russia

Other Countries

Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America

Top Importer

United Kingdom
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Top Exporter

China
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Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus japonica
Ribes nigrum

Synonym

Fortunella margarita
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Sapindales
Saxifragales

Family

Rutaceae
Grossulariaceae

Genus

Citrus
Ribes

Species

C. japonica
R. nigrum

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 71.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal 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.