Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier 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
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
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, 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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Citrus
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
Orange
Greyish-white
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
China
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
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.
- The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
- This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
- This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Top Importer
United Kingdom
Hong Kong
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Nephelium litchi
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
C. japonica
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Soapberry
Difference Between Kumquat and Lychee
We might think that Kumquat and Lychee are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Lychee Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Lychee is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Lychee with peel is 71.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Lychee 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 Lychee is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.