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
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction
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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 B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
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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.
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
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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
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 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.