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 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
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Red
Inside Color
Orange
White
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Bitter, Tart
Origin
China
North America
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Warm
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.
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
United Kingdom
Europe
Top Exporter
China
United States of America
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Ericaceae
Species
C. japonica
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Heath
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 71.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal 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.