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 Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
NA
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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 A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
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
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Magenta, Pink
Inside Color
Orange
White
Origin
China
Central America, Mexico
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
NA
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.
NA
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
United Kingdom
China
Top Exporter
China
Vietnam
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Subclass
Rosidae
Liliidae
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rutaceae
Cactaceae
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 Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Dragonfruit belong to and 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.