Kumquat

Lemon

Kumquat and Lemon

Kumquat

Lemon

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate

Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots

Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair

Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling

Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.90 g9.30 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

6.50 g2.80 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

9.36 g2.50 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.88 g1.10 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.120.12

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 mg0.02 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 mg0.19 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.08 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

17.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

43.90 mg53.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

129.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

8.40 mg5.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.86 g0.30 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

486.00 mg138.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.86 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

10.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

62.00 mg26.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

20.00 mg8.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.17 mg0.06 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

19.00 mg16.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.14 mg0.03 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.04 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

47.00 mg26.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

124.00 mg63.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

13.00 mg11.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

80.80 g88.98 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.50 g0.30 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

71.00 kcal29.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

71.00 kcal29.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

71.00 kcal22.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

268.00 kcal267.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

71.00 kcal21.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

130.00 kcal22.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

245.00 kcal250.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

392.00 kcal285.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Citrus

Citrus, Tree fruit

Season

Autumn, Winter

All seasons

Varieties

Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami

Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron

Seedless Variety

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Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Yellow, Yellowish-orange

Inside Color

Orange

Yellow

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Succulent

Taste

Sweet, Tart

Sour

Origin

China

China, India

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.55.5-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Warm

Hot, Sunny

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.

Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America

Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

United Kingdom

United States of America

Top Exporter

China

Mexico

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus japonica

Citrus limon

Synonym

Fortunella margarita

Citrus Limon

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Sapindales

Family

Rutaceae

Genus

Citrus

Species

C. japonica

C. limon

Generic Group

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Kumquat and Lemon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Lemon with peel is 71.00 kcal and 29.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 71.00 kcal and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Lemon 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 Lemon is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.