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Kumquat and Japanese Persimmon

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
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 pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level

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
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

15.90 g18.59 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

6.50 g3.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.36 g12.53 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.88 g0.58 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.120.03
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

15.00 mcg81.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.09 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.43 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.21 mg-
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

17.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

43.90 mg7.50 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.73 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg2.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg159.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

129.00 mcg834.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.86 g0.19 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

486.00 mg161.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.86 mg0.15 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

10.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

62.00 mg8.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

20.00 mg9.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.17 mg0.11 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

19.00 mg17.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.14 mg0.36 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

47.00 mg4.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

124.00 mg39.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

13.00 mg4.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

80.80 g80.32 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.50 g0.33 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

71.00 kcal70.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

71.00 kcal70.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

71.00 kcal-
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

268.00 kcal274.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

71.00 kcal-
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

130.00 kcal90.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

245.00 kcal345.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

392.00 kcal284.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Autumn, Winter
Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Orange
Orange

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet, Tart
Sweet

Origin

China
Burma, China, India, Japan

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

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

Soil pH

6-6.56.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates

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.
  • Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
  • A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan

Top Importer

United Kingdom
United States of America

Top Exporter

China
Japan

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus japonica
Diospyros kaki

Synonym

Fortunella margarita
Diospyros kaki

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Sapindales
Ericales

Family

Rutaceae
Ebenaceae

Genus

Citrus
Diospyros

Species

C. japonica
D. kaki

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Kumquat and Japanese Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 71.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 71.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.