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Kumquat and Cantaloupe

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

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

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, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

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 g8.16 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

6.50 g0.90 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.36 g7.86 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.88 g0.84 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.120.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

15.00 mcg169.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.09 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.43 mg0.73 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.21 mg0.11 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 mcg21.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

43.90 mg36.70 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.05 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg2.50 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

129.00 mcg26.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.86 g0.19 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

486.00 mg267.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.86 mg0.21 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

10.00 mg16.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

62.00 mg9.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

20.00 mg12.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.17 mg0.18 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

19.00 mg15.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.14 mg0.41 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.41 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

47.00 mg46.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

124.00 mg35.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

13.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

80.80 g90.15 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.50 g0.65 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

71.00 kcal34.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

71.00 kcal34.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

71.00 kcal34.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

268.00 kcal350.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

71.00 kcal34.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

130.00 kcal64.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

245.00 kcal365.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

392.00 kcal316.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Melon

Season

Autumn, Winter
Summer

Varieties

Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Orange

Inside Color

Orange
Creamy Orange

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet, Tart
Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Origin

China
Africa, India

Grows on

Trees
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy

Soil pH

6-6.55-6.5
3.5 10
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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.
  • Cantaloupe is known as rock-melon in some parts of the world.
  • Christopher columbus first introduced cantaloupes to north america in 1494.
  • The name 'Cantaloupe' as it is cultivated in papal gardens of cantaloupes, Italy.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

United Kingdom
United States of America

Top Exporter

China
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus japonica
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Synonym

Fortunella margarita
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Sapindales
Cucurbitales

Family

Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Citrus
Cucumis

Species

C. japonica
C. melo

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
Gourd

Difference Between Kumquat and Cantaloupe

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Cantaloupe with peel is 71.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 71.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Cantaloupe 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 Cantaloupe is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.