Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects 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
Allergic reaction
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Orange
White
Origin
China
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Cold, Warm
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.
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
Top Producer
China
New Zealand
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
United Kingdom
China
Top Exporter
China
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Rutaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
C. japonica
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Myrtle
Difference Between Kumquat and Feijoa
We might think that Kumquat and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Feijoa with peel is 71.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Feijoa 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 Feijoa is Sapindales and Myrtales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.