Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
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, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or 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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.90 g13.12 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
6.50 g1.40 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
9.36 g9.85 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.88 g0.54 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.120.04
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
15.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.08 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.09 mg0.03 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.43 mg0.50 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.21 mg0.21 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg0.11 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
17.00 mcg18.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
43.90 mg47.80 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg0.02 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg0.70 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
129.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
8.40 mg5.50 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.86 g0.12 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
486.00 mg109.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.86 mg0.29 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
10.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
62.00 mg13.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
20.00 mg12.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.17 mg0.12 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
19.00 mg8.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.14 mg0.93 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.10 mg0.11 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.00 mcg0.10 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
47.00 mg17.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
124.00 mg23.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA6.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
80.80 g86.00 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.50 g0.22 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
71.00 kcalNA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NA50.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NA50.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
NA245.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA52.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
130.00 kcal53.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
245.00 kcal265.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
392.00 kcal303.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Citrus
Berry, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
China
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.55.5-6
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Hot, Sunny
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.
- A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
- Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
- The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
- Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
Costa Rica
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
United Kingdom
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Costa Rica
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Ananas sativus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Commelinidae
Order
Sapindales
Poales
Family
Rutaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Citrus
Ananas
Species
C. japonica
A. comosus
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Pineapple