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1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Protects hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 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)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
15.90 g12.14 g
Avocado
1 79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
6.50 g1.70 g
Blackberry
0 10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
9.36 gNA
Bilberry
0 63.35
2.3 Protein
1.88 g0.40 g
Apple
0.3 14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.120.03
Apple
0.02 0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
15.00 mcg76.00 mcg
Pomegranate
0 426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.02 mg
Apple
0 0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.09 mg0.02 mg
Apple
0 1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.43 mg0.18 mg
Gojiberry
0 2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.21 mgNA
Lychee
0 1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg0.10 mg
Apple
0 0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
17.00 mcg14.00 mcg
Gojiberry
0 81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
43.90 mgNA
Olive
0 228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mgNA
Gojiberry
0 3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcgNA
Orange
0 40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
0.00 mcgNA
Avocado
0 5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
129.00 mcgNA
Pineapple
0 834
2.4.13 Choline
8.40 mgNA
Gojiberry
0 14.2
2.5 Fat
0.86 g0.20 g
Physalis
0 33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
486.00 mg266.00 mg
Olive
42 840
2.6.2 Iron
0.86 mg0.28 mg
White Grapefruit
0.06 9
2.6.3 Sodium
10.00 mg1.00 mg
Orange
0 1556
2.6.4 Calcium
62.00 mg16.00 mg
Longan
1 100
2.6.5 Magnesium
20.00 mg13.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.17 mg0.05 mg
Apple
0 2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
19.00 mg27.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 113
2.6.8 Manganese
0.14 mg0.15 mg
Apple
0 3.3
2.6.9 Copper
0.10 mg0.04 mg
Apple
0 2
2.6.10 Selenium
0.00 mcg0.60 mcg
Apple
0 63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
47.00 mg13.00 mg
Watermelon
0 318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
124.00 mg77.00 mg
Jambul
0 1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
NA2.00 mg
Jambul
0 87
2.9 Water Content
80.80 g86.73 g
Gojiberry
0 95.23
2.10 Ash
0.50 g0.50 g
Gojiberry
0 87.1
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
71.00 kcal47.00 kcal
Cucumber
15 299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
Cucumber
12 354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
Rambutan
0 187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
NANA
Gojiberry
32 747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
NA67.00 kcal
Tomato
17 443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
130.00 kcalNA
Tomato
17 461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
245.00 kcalNA
Clementine
49 420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
392.00 kcalNA
Breadfruit
80 450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Citrus
Tree fruit, Tropical
4.2 Season
Autumn, Winter
Winter
4.3 Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Orange, Yellow
4.6 Inside Color
Orange
Orange
4.7 Shape
Round
Oval
4.8 Texture
Juicy
Juicy
4.9 Taste
Sweet, Tart
Sweet, Tart
4.10 Origin
China
China
4.11 Grows on
Trees
Trees
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
6-6.55.5-6.5
Cloudberry
3.5 10
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Warm to hot climate
5 Facts
5.1 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.
  • Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
  • Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
  • The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
China
Japan
5.3.2 Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
5.3.3 Top Importer
United Kingdom
China
5.3.4 Top Exporter
China
Spain
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Eriobotrya japonica
6.2 Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
7.7 Order
Sapindales
Rosales
7.8 Family
Rutaceae
Rosaceae
7.9 Genus
Citrus
Eriobotrya
7.10 Species
C. japonica
E. japonica
7.11 Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Rose

Difference Between Kumquat and Loquat

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Loquat with peel is 71.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Loquat 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 Loquat is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.