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1 Benefits
1.1 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
1.1.1 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
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Protects hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 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
1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 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)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
15.90 g13.80 g
Avocado
1 79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
6.50 g4.30 g
Blackberry
0 10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
9.36 g7.37 g
Bilberry
0 63.35
2.3 Protein
1.88 g1.40 g
Apple
0.3 14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.120.10
Apple
0.02 0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
15.00 mcg2.00 mcg
Pomegranate
0 426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.04 mg
Apple
0 0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.09 mg0.05 mg
Apple
0 1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.43 mg0.10 mg
Gojiberry
0 2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.21 mg0.06 mg
Lychee
0 1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg0.07 mg
Apple
0 0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
17.00 mcg8.00 mcg
Gojiberry
0 81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
43.90 mg41.00 mg
Olive
0 228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg0.10 mg
Gojiberry
0 3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg11.00 mcg
Orange
0 40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
Avocado
0 5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
129.00 mcg47.00 mcg
Pineapple
0 834
2.4.13 Choline
8.40 mg7.60 mg
Gojiberry
0 14.2
2.5 Fat
0.86 g0.20 g
Physalis
0 33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
486.00 mg275.00 mg
Olive
42 840
2.6.2 Iron
0.86 mg1.00 mg
White Grapefruit
0.06 9
2.6.3 Sodium
10.00 mg1.00 mg
Orange
0 1556
2.6.4 Calcium
62.00 mg33.00 mg
Longan
1 100
2.6.5 Magnesium
20.00 mg13.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.17 mg0.23 mg
Apple
0 2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
19.00 mg44.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 113
2.6.8 Manganese
0.14 mg0.19 mg
Apple
0 3.3
2.6.9 Copper
0.10 mg0.11 mg
Apple
0 2
2.6.10 Selenium
0.00 mcg0.60 mcg
Apple
0 63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
47.00 mg35.00 mg
Watermelon
0 318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
124.00 mg53.00 mg
Jambul
0 1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
NANA
Jambul
0 87
2.9 Water Content
80.80 g83.95 g
Gojiberry
0 95.23
2.10 Ash
0.50 g0.66 g
Gojiberry
0 87.1
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
71.00 kcal56.00 kcal
Cucumber
15 299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
Cucumber
12 354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
Rambutan
0 187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
NA308.00 kcal
Gojiberry
32 747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
NANA
Tomato
17 443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
130.00 kcal70.00 kcal
Tomato
17 461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
245.00 kcal165.00 kcal
Clementine
49 420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
392.00 kcal260.00 kcal
Breadfruit
80 450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Citrus
Berry
4.2 Season
Autumn, Winter
Summer
4.3 Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Red
4.6 Inside Color
Orange
Red
4.7 Shape
Round
Round
4.8 Texture
Juicy
Juicy
4.9 Taste
Sweet, Tart
Sour, Tart
4.10 Origin
China
Europe
4.11 Grows on
Trees
Trees
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
6-6.56-7
Cloudberry
3.5 10
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Cold
5 Facts
5.1 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.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
China
Russia
5.3.2 Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
5.3.3 Top Importer
United Kingdom
Germany
5.3.4 Top Exporter
China
Russia
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Ribes rubrum
6.2 Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Not Available
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
7.7 Order
Sapindales
Saxifragales
7.8 Family
Rutaceae
Grossulariaceae
7.9 Genus
Citrus
Ribes
7.10 Species
C. japonica
R. rubrum
7.11 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 Not Available and Not Available 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.