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Kumquat and Red Currant

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

15.90 g13.80 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

6.50 g4.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.36 g7.37 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.88 g1.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.120.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

15.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.09 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.43 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.21 mg0.06 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

17.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

43.90 mg41.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

129.00 mcg47.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.86 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

486.00 mg275.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.86 mg1.00 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

10.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

62.00 mg33.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

20.00 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.17 mg0.23 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

19.00 mg44.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.14 mg0.19 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

47.00 mg35.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

124.00 mg53.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

13.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

80.80 g83.95 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.50 g0.66 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

71.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

71.00 kcal56.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

71.00 kcal56.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

268.00 kcal308.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

71.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

130.00 kcal70.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

245.00 kcal165.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

392.00 kcal260.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Berry

Season

Autumn, Winter
Summer

Varieties

Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Red

Inside Color

Orange
Red

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet, Tart
Sour, Tart

Origin

China
Europe

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.56-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Warm
Cold

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 albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
  • Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
  • There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Russia

Other Countries

Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Top Importer

United Kingdom
Germany

Top Exporter

China
Russia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus japonica
Ribes rubrum

Synonym

Fortunella margarita
Ribes Rubrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Sapindales
Saxifragales

Family

Rutaceae
Grossulariaceae

Genus

Citrus
Ribes

Species

C. japonica
R. rubrum

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
Saxifrage

Difference Between Kumquat and Red Currant

We might think that Kumquat and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Red Currant is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Red Currant with peel is 71.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 71.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Sapindales and Saxifragales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.