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Kumquat and Dragonfruit

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Treatment of colored 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
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Side Effects

Allergic reaction
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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
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 g14.00 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

6.50 g1.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.36 g8.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.88 g2.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.120.14
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

15.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.09 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.43 mg0.16 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.21 mg-
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

17.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

43.90 mg9.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg1.90 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

129.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.86 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

486.00 mg110.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.86 mg0.65 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

10.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

62.00 mg8.80 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

20.00 mg18.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.17 mg0.35 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

19.00 mg36.10 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.14 mg0.18 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.70 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

47.00 mg44.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

124.00 mg48.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

13.00 mg9.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

80.80 g87.00 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 kcal60.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

71.00 kcal60.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

71.00 kcal60.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

268.00 kcal264.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

71.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

130.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

245.00 kcal150.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

392.00 kcal240.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Autumn, Winter
Early fall, Summer

Varieties

Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Magenta, Pink

Inside Color

Orange
White

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Juicy
Fleshy

Taste

Sweet, Tart
Bland

Origin

China
Central America, Mexico

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
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Soil pH

6-6.55.5-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Warm
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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.
Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
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Other Countries

Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
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Top Importer

United Kingdom
China

Top Exporter

China
Vietnam

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus japonica
Hylocereus undatus

Synonym

Fortunella margarita
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Subclass

Rosidae
Liliidae

Order

Sapindales
Caryophyllales

Family

Rutaceae
Cactaceae

Genus

Citrus
Hylocereus

Species

C. japonica
H. undatus

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
Cactus

Difference Between Kumquat and Dragonfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Dragonfruit with peel is 71.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 71.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Dragonfruit 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 Dragonfruit is Sapindales and Caryophyllales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.