Kumquat and Pumpkin
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Regulates hair growth
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 cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.90 g
21
6.50 g
99+
Fiber
6.50 g
6
0.50 g
40
Sugar
9.36 g
25
2.76 g
99+
Protein
1.88 g
11
1.00 g
25
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.12
14
0.15
11
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
15.00 mcg
24
426.00 mcg
1
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
27
0.05 mg
21
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.09 mg
11
0.11 mg
8
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.43 mg
33
0.60 mg
25
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.21 mg
30
0.30 mg
13
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.06 mg
28
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
17.00 mcg
18
16.00 mcg
19
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
43.90 mg
19
9.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg
33
0.44 mg
20
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
1.10 mcg
29
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
129.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
8.40 mg
10
0.00 mg
32
Fat
0.86 g
8
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
486.00 mg
6
340.00 mg
14
Iron
0.86 mg
14
0.80 mg
16
Sodium
10.00 mg
10
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
62.00 mg
3
21.00 mg
21
Magnesium
20.00 mg
14
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
0.17 mg
16
0.32 mg
8
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
44.00 mg
7
Manganese
0.14 mg
24
0.13 mg
26
Copper
0.10 mg
23
0.00 mg
99+
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
47.00 mg
16
82.22 mg
10
Omega 6s
124.00 mg
15
49.00 mg
33
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
0.00 mg
16
Water Content
80.80 g
99+
94.20 g
3
Ash
0.50 g
26
1.40 g
5
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
71.00 kcal
12
26.00 kcal
38
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
30.00 kcal
23
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
34.00 kcal
24
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
130.00 kcal
7
46.00 kcal
32
Calories in Jam
245.00 kcal
20
130.00 kcal
35
Calories in Pie
392.00 kcal
4
244.00 kcal
37
Characteristics
Type
Citrus
Berry
Season
Autumn, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Inside Color
Orange
Creamy Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Fibrous
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Origin
China
Mexico
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
5.5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Warm to hot climate
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.
- The name pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
- The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
- Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
No
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
United Kingdom
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Cucurbita maxima
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Citrus
Cucurbita
Species
C. japonica
Cucurbita mixta
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Kumquat and Pumpkin
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 and 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.
