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Kumquat
Kumquat

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

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
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Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

15.90 g13.30 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

6.50 g0.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.36 g3.90 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.88 g2.30 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.120.17
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

15.00 mcg150.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.11 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.09 mg0.04 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.43 mg2.80 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.21 mg0.62 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

17.00 mcg10.00 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 mg0.50 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.50 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

129.00 mcg335.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg2.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.86 g0.00 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

486.00 mg170.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.86 mg1.30 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

10.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

62.00 mg12.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

20.00 mg8.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.17 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

19.00 mg39.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.14 mg0.40 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.90 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

47.00 mg60.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

124.00 mg80.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

13.00 mg9.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

80.80 g92.70 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.50 g0.80 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

71.00 kcal77.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

71.00 kcal36.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

71.00 kcal53.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

268.00 kcal92.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

71.00 kcal53.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

130.00 kcal60.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

245.00 kcal238.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

392.00 kcal320.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Fruit vegetable

Season

Autumn, Winter
Spring, Summer

Varieties

Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Bright Yellow, Orange

Inside Color

Orange
Orange

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet, Tart
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Origin

China
Chile, Peru

Grows on

Trees
Bushes

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
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Soil pH

6-6.55-6.1
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Warm
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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.
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
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Other Countries

Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
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Top Importer

United Kingdom
Netherlands

Top Exporter

China
Colombia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus japonica
Physalis Peruviana

Synonym

Fortunella margarita
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Asteridae

Order

Sapindales
Solanales

Family

Rutaceae
Solanaceae

Genus

Citrus
Physalis

Species

C. japonica
Physalis

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Kumquat and Physalis

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Physalis with peel is 71.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 71.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Physalis 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 Physalis is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.