We might think that Kumquat and Pumpkin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Pumpkin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Pumpkin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Pumpkin with peel is 71.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.