Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
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, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Autumn, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Brown, Green
Inside Color
Orange
Green
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Cold, Sunny
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.
- The name Kiwi is due to the resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- Animals like monkeys and deer also consume Kiwifruit.
- Originated in china, this fruit is also called as 'Chinese gooseberry.'
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United Kingdom
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Actinidia deliciosa
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Actinidiaceae
Species
C. japonica
A. deliciosa
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Kiwi
Difference Between Kumquat and Green Kiwi
We might think that Kumquat and Green Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Green Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Green Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Green Kiwi with peel is 71.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Green Kiwi 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 Kiwi is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.