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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Anti depressant, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healthy mucus membrane, prevents oral cavity cancer, Prevents anemia, Prevents cases of morning sickness, Prevents lung cancer, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of colonic diseases

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
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Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Mouth irritation, Weight gain

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

15.90 g15.00 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

6.50 g1.10 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.36 g16.50 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.88 g1.30 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.120.09
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

15.00 mcg0.00 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 mg0.50 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.43 mg1.00 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.21 mg0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.00 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

17.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

43.90 mg28.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.20 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg1.20 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

129.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg2.10 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.86 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

486.00 mg266.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.86 mg0.13 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

10.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

62.00 mg1.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

20.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.17 mg0.05 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

19.00 mg12.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.14 mg0.05 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.10 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 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

124.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

13.00 mg9.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

80.80 g78.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.50 g0.50 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

71.00 kcal83.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

71.00 kcal60.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

71.00 kcal60.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

268.00 kcal283.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

71.00 kcal60.00 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 kcal250.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

392.00 kcal109.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Autumn, Winter
Mid to late summer

Varieties

Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Rusty brown

Inside Color

Orange
Yellowish brown

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Fleshy

Taste

Sweet, Tart
Sweetish

Origin

China
Mexico

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.55-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Warm
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

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.
  • Longan is also called as "Dragon's eye" in China as it gives an impression of an eyeball.
  • Longan seeds can be used to absorb the venom after the snake bite and they also help to stop bleeding.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Thailand

Other Countries

Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam

Top Importer

United Kingdom
China

Top Exporter

China
Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus japonica
Dimocarpus longan

Synonym

Fortunella margarita
Dragon eye

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae

Division

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Sapindales
Sapindales

Family

Rutaceae
Sapindaceae

Genus

Citrus
Dimocarpus

Species

C. japonica
D. longan

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Kumquat and Longan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Longan with peel is 71.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 71.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Longan 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 Longan is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.