Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
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, Coughing, Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Redness of eyes, Sneezing, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation
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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Citrus
Fruit vegetable
Season
Autumn, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Orange
Light Green
Shape
Round
Irregularly oval
Origin
China
Central America, Mexico, South America
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
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.
- Colored bell peppers are sweeter as compared to green bell pepper.
- The inner white colored cavity is rich source of flavonoids and is edible.
- Red bell peppers have more nutrients as compared to green bell peppers.
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United Kingdom
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Canada
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Capsicum annuum
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Alismidae
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Species
C. japonica
C. annum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Kumquat and Green Bell Pepper
We might think that Kumquat and Green Bell Pepper are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Green Bell Pepper Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Green Bell Pepper is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Green Bell Pepper with peel is 71.00 kcal and 20.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Green Bell Pepper 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 Green Bell Pepper is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Green Bell Pepper belongs to Solanaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Green Bell Pepper belongs to Capsicum genus of C. annum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.