Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
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, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
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, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Citrus
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Orange
White
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Warm to hot climate
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.
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United Kingdom
United States of America
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Species
C. japonica
S. melongena
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Kumquat and Eggplant
We might think that Kumquat and Eggplant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Eggplant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Eggplant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Eggplant with peel is 71.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 71.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Eggplant 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 Eggplant is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.