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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

15.90 g9.09 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

6.50 g0.80 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.36 g8.12 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.88 g0.54 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.120.05
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

15.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.09 mg0.01 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.43 mg0.42 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.21 mg0.16 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.09 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

17.00 mcg19.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

43.90 mg18.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.02 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg2.90 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

129.00 mcg27.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.86 g0.14 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

486.00 mg228.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.86 mg0.17 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

10.00 mg18.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

62.00 mg6.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

20.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.17 mg0.09 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

19.00 mg11.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.14 mg0.03 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.02 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.70 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

47.00 mg33.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

124.00 mg26.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

13.00 mg12.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

80.80 g89.82 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.50 g0.41 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

71.00 kcal36.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

71.00 kcal36.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

71.00 kcal36.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

268.00 kcal268.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

71.00 kcal36.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

130.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

245.00 kcal290.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

392.00 kcal310.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Melon

Season

Autumn, Winter
All seasons

Varieties

Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Green, Yellow

Inside Color

Orange
Light Green

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet, Tart
Sweet

Origin

China
France

Grows on

Trees
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Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.56-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Warm
Warm

Facts

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 average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
  • 90% of a honeydew is water.
  • In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
  • Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

United Kingdom
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Top Exporter

China
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Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus japonica
Cucumis melo

Synonym

Fortunella margarita
Cucumis Melo Inodorus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Sapindales
Cucurbitales

Family

Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Citrus
Cucumis

Species

C. japonica
C. melo

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
Gourd

Difference Between Kumquat and Honeydew

We might think that Kumquat and Honeydew are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Honeydew Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Honeydew is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Honeydew with peel is 71.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 71.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Honeydew 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 Honeydew is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.