Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Autumn, Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Brown
Origin
China
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
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.
- In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
- The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
- Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Top Importer
United Kingdom
United States of America
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Olea europaea
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Species
C. japonica
O. europaea
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Olive
Difference Between Kumquat and Olive
We might think that Kumquat and Olive are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Olive Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Olive is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Olive with peel is 71.00 kcal and 115.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Olive belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Kumquat and Olive is Sapindales and Lamiales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Olive belongs to Oleaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.