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Kumquat and Cranberry


Cranberry and Kumquat


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate   
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention   

General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones   
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones   

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots   
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne   

Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair   
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing   
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips   

Side Effects
Allergic reaction   
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   

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   
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
15.90 g   
21
12.20 g   
39

Fiber
6.50 g   
6
4.60 g   
12

Sugar
9.36 g   
25
4.04 g   
99+

Protein
1.88 g   
11
0.39 g   
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.12   
14
0.03   
25

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
15.00 mcg   
24
3.00 mcg   
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
27
0.01 mg   
99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.09 mg   
11
0.02 mg   
38

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.43 mg   
33
0.10 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.21 mg   
30
0.30 mg   
14

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg   
99+
0.06 mg   
30

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
17.00 mcg   
18
1.00 mcg   
34

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
43.90 mg   
19
13.30 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg   
33
1.20 mg   
7

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg   
36
5.10 mcg   
14

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
129.00 mcg   
9
91.00 mcg   
14

Choline
8.40 mg   
10
5.50 mg   
23

Fat
0.86 g   
8
0.13 g   
40

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
486.00 mg   
6
85.00 mg   
99+

Iron
0.86 mg   
14
0.25 mg   
40

Sodium
10.00 mg   
10
2.00 mg   
18

Calcium
62.00 mg   
3
8.00 mg   
37

Magnesium
20.00 mg   
14
6.00 mg   
29

Zinc
0.17 mg   
16
0.10 mg   
23

Phosphorus
19.00 mg   
26
13.00 mg   
33

Manganese
0.14 mg   
24
0.36 mg   
11

Copper
0.10 mg   
23
0.06 mg   
36

Selenium
0.00 mcg   
17
0.10 mcg   
16

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
47.00 mg   
16
22.00 mg   
24

Omega 6s
124.00 mg   
15
33.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
80.80 g   
99+
87.13 g   
25

Ash
0.50 g   
26
0.20 g   
99+

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
71.00 kcal   
12
46.00 kcal   
27

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
42.00 kcal   
21

Calories in Dried Form
Not Available   
308.00 kcal   
16

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
151.00 kcal   
2

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
130.00 kcal   
7
54.00 kcal   
26

Calories in Jam
245.00 kcal   
20
150.00 kcal   
33

Calories in Pie
392.00 kcal   
4
164.00 kcal   
99+

Characteristics

Type
Citrus   
Berry   

Season
Autumn, Winter   
Autumn   

Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami   
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Orange, Red, Yellow   
Red   

Inside Color
Orange   
White   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Juicy   
Juicy   

Taste
Sweet, Tart   
Bitter, Tart   

Origin
China   
North America   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained   
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained   

Soil pH
6-6.5   
4.5-5   

Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm   
Warm   

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.
  
  • Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
  • They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
  • Cranberries do not grow in water.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
No   
Yes   

Spirits
No   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China   
United States of America   

Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America   
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine   

Top Importer
United Kingdom   
Europe   

Top Exporter
China   
United States of America   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Citrus japonica   
Vaccinium Macrocarpon   

Synonym
Fortunella margarita   
Oxycoccus macrocarpus   

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 macrocarpon   

Generic Group
Citrus fruit   
Heath   

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Difference Between Kumquat and Cranberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Cranberry with peel is 71.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Cranberry 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 Cranberry is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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