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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny 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
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels

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
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

15.90 g3.63 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

6.50 g0.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.36 g1.67 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.88 g0.65 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.120.19
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

15.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.09 mg0.03 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.43 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.21 mg0.26 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

17.00 mcg7.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

43.90 mg2.80 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.03 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg16.40 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

129.00 mcg23.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg6.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.86 g0.11 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

486.00 mg147.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.86 mg0.28 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

10.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

62.00 mg16.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

20.00 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.17 mg0.20 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

19.00 mg24.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.14 mg0.08 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.30 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

47.00 mg5.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

124.00 mg28.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

13.00 mg7.30 mg
0 87
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Water Content

80.80 g95.23 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.50 g0.38 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

71.00 kcal15.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

71.00 kcal12.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

71.00 kcal15.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

268.00 kcal16.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

71.00 kcal15.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

130.00 kcal16.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

245.00 kcal-
49 420
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Calories in Pie

392.00 kcal150.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Fruit vegetable, Melon

Season

Autumn, Winter
Spring, Summer

Varieties

Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Dark green, Green

Inside Color

Orange
White

Shape

Round
Cylindrical

Texture

Juicy
Crunchy

Taste

Sweet, Tart
Juicy, Watery

Origin

China
India

Grows on

Trees
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam

Soil pH

6-6.56-6.8
3.5 10
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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.
  • Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
  • Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
  • It is made up of 96% water.
  • English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

Top Importer

United Kingdom
France

Top Exporter

China
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus japonica
Cucumis sativus

Synonym

Fortunella margarita
Cucumis sativus

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. sativus

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Kumquat and Cucumber

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Cucumber with peel is 71.00 kcal and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 71.00 kcal and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Cucumber 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 Cucumber is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.