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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure

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, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, 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
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction

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
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

15.90 g11.42 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

6.50 g1.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.36 g9.92 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.88 g0.70 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.120.06
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

15.00 mcg17.00 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 mg0.42 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.21 mg0.14 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

17.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

43.90 mg9.50 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.26 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg6.40 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

129.00 mcg73.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg1.90 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.86 g0.28 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

486.00 mg157.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.86 mg0.17 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

10.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

62.00 mg6.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

20.00 mg7.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.17 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

19.00 mg16.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.14 mg0.05 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.06 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

47.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

124.00 mg44.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

13.00 mg7.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

80.80 g87.02 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.50 g0.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

71.00 kcal46.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

71.00 kcal37.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

71.00 kcal49.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

268.00 kcal240.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

71.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

130.00 kcal70.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

245.00 kcal220.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

392.00 kcal294.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Tree fruit

Season

Autumn, Winter
Summer

Varieties

Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Dark purple

Inside Color

Orange
Yellow

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Juicy
Grainy

Taste

Sweet, Tart
Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Origin

China
Syria

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.55.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Warm
Cold

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.
  • The name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
  • Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
  • This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
United Kingdom

Other Countries

Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Ireland, United States of America

Top Importer

United Kingdom
United States of America

Top Exporter

China
France

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus japonica
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Synonym

Fortunella margarita
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Sapindales
Rosales

Family

Rutaceae
Rosaceae

Genus

Citrus
Prunus

Species

C. japonica
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Kumquat and Damson

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Damson with peel is 71.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 71.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Damson 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 Damson is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.