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 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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
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
Berry, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
China
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Hot, Sunny
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.
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
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Commelinidae
Family
Rutaceae
Bromeliaceae
Species
C. japonica
A. comosus
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Pineapple
Difference Between Kumquat and Pineapple
We might think that Kumquat and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Pineapple with peel is 71.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Pineapple 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 Pineapple is Sapindales and Poales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.