Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
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
Abdominal pains, NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, 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
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
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Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
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Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
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Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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Type
Citrus
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Black, Magenta, Purple
Inside Color
Orange
Purple
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Astringent, Sweet
Origin
China
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Humid, Rainfall
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.
- Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
- In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
- Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United Kingdom
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Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Syzygium cumini
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Eugenia cumini
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Rutaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
C. japonica
S. cumini
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Kumquat and Jambul
We might think that Kumquat and Jambul are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Jambul Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Jambul is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Jambul with peel is 71.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Jambul 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 Jambul is Sapindales and Myrtales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.