Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
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, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
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)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Dark red, Light pink-red
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Juicy, Sweet
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Cold, Dry, Hot
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.
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Top Importer
United Kingdom
Europe
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Punica granatum
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Punica malus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Rutaceae
Lythraceae
Species
C. japonica
P. granatum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Pomegranate
Difference Between Kumquat and Pomegranate
We might think that Kumquat and Pomegranate are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Pomegranate Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Pomegranate is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Pomegranate with peel is 71.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate is Sapindales and Myrtales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.