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
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny 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
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
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
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
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Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Citrus
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
Winter
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
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Orange
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Sweet, Tart
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Warm to hot climate
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.
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United Kingdom
China
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Eriobotrya japonica
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
C. japonica
E. japonica
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.