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
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
  
308.00 kcal
  
16
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
245.00 kcal
  
20
150.00 kcal
  
33
Calories in Pie
164.00 kcal
  
99+
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 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
  
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
  
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
  
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
  
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
  
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
  
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.