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
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
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 g
21
13.80 g
34
Fiber
6.50 g
6
4.30 g
13
Sugar
9.36 g
25
7.37 g
40
Protein
1.88 g
11
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.12
14
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
15.00 mcg
24
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
27
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.09 mg
11
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.43 mg
33
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.21 mg
30
0.06 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.07 mg
24
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
17.00 mcg
18
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
43.90 mg
19
41.00 mg
20
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg
33
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
11.00 mcg
8
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
129.00 mcg
9
47.00 mcg
22
Choline
8.40 mg
10
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.86 g
8
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
486.00 mg
6
275.00 mg
22
Iron
0.86 mg
14
1.00 mg
13
Sodium
10.00 mg
10
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
62.00 mg
3
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
20.00 mg
14
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.17 mg
16
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
44.00 mg
7
Manganese
0.14 mg
24
0.19 mg
20
Copper
0.10 mg
23
0.11 mg
20
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
47.00 mg
16
35.00 mg
20
Omega 6s
124.00 mg
15
53.00 mg
31
Sterol
Water Content
80.80 g
99+
83.95 g
99+
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
71.00 kcal
12
56.00 kcal
20
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
308.00 kcal
16
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
130.00 kcal
7
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
245.00 kcal
20
165.00 kcal
31
Calories in Pie
392.00 kcal
4
260.00 kcal
32
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
No
No
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
6-6.5
6-7
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
Yes
Yes
Beer
No
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
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 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.
