Kumquat and Clementine
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, 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, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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 g
21
12.02 g
99+
Fiber
6.50 g
6
1.70 g
29
Sugar
9.36 g
25
9.18 g
27
Protein
1.88 g
11
0.85 g
33
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.12
14
0.08
18
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
15.00 mcg
24
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
27
0.09 mg
9
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.09 mg
11
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.43 mg
33
0.64 mg
22
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.21 mg
30
0.15 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.08 mg
22
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
17.00 mcg
18
24.00 mcg
10
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
43.90 mg
19
48.80 mg
16
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg
33
0.20 mg
29
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
129.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Choline
8.40 mg
10
14.00 mg
2
Fat
0.86 g
8
0.15 g
38
Minerals
Potassium
486.00 mg
6
177.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.86 mg
14
0.14 mg
99+
Sodium
10.00 mg
10
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
62.00 mg
3
30.00 mg
14
Magnesium
20.00 mg
14
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.17 mg
16
0.06 mg
27
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
21.00 mg
24
Manganese
0.14 mg
24
0.02 mg
99+
Copper
0.10 mg
23
0.00 mg
99+
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
47.00 mg
16
Not Available
Omega 6s
124.00 mg
15
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
80.80 g
99+
86.58 g
30
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
71.00 kcal
12
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
47.00 kcal
16
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
130.00 kcal
7
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
245.00 kcal
20
49.00 kcal
39
Calories in Pie
392.00 kcal
4
249.00 kcal
35
Characteristics
Type
Citrus
Citrus
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Orange
Inside Color
Orange
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Origin
China
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Warm to hot climate
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.
- Clementine was first grown at the citrus research center in USA in 1909.
- It is called as"Christmas orange" as it's limited growing season falls during winter.
- It's a hybrid between Mediterranean and Oranges.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
No
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Spain
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United Kingdom
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Citrus clementina
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Citrus
Citrus
Species
C. japonica
C. clementina
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Kumquat and Clementine
We might think that Kumquat and Clementine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Clementine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Clementine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Clementine with peel is 71.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Clementine 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 Clementine is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Clementine belongs to Rutaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Clementine belongs to Citrus genus of C. clementina species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
