Kumquat and Salmonberry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Improves stomach health, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Protects 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 pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
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
10.10 g
99+
Fiber
6.50 g
6
1.90 g
27
Sugar
9.36 g
25
3.70 g
99+
Protein
1.88 g
11
0.90 g
30
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.12
14
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
15.00 mcg
24
50.00 mcg
12
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
27
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.09 mg
11
0.06 mg
15
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.43 mg
33
0.47 mg
32
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.21 mg
30
0.17 mg
37
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.08 mg
21
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
17.00 mcg
18
17.00 mcg
18
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
43.90 mg
19
9.20 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg
33
1.61 mg
4
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
14.80 mcg
6
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
129.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Choline
8.40 mg
10
Not Available
Fat
0.86 g
8
0.33 g
25
Minerals
Potassium
486.00 mg
6
110.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.86 mg
14
0.40 mg
29
Sodium
10.00 mg
10
14.00 mg
8
Calcium
62.00 mg
3
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
20.00 mg
14
15.00 mg
19
Zinc
0.17 mg
16
0.28 mg
10
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.14 mg
24
1.10 mg
3
Copper
0.10 mg
23
0.03 mg
99+
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
47.00 mg
16
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
124.00 mg
15
0.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
80.80 g
99+
88.21 g
18
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.56 g
21
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
71.00 kcal
12
47.00 kcal
26
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
130.00 kcal
7
55.00 kcal
25
Calories in Jam
245.00 kcal
20
120.00 kcal
36
Calories in Pie
392.00 kcal
4
360.00 kcal
9
Characteristics
Type
Citrus
Berry
Season
Autumn, Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Golden ruby and Olympic Double
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Pink, Pink red, Salmon, Salmon yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Pink
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Sweet
Origin
China
North America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam
Soil pH
6-6.5
5.7-7.2
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Moist
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 salmon berry is due of the resemblance with 'salmon roe'.
- In 1 kg of fruit, there are total 315,250 seeds.
- Salmon berry tree leaves act as an excellent replacement for tea.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Not Available
Beer
No
Not Available
Spirits
No
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Canada, Mexico
Top Importer
United Kingdom
Not Available
Top Exporter
China
Not Available
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Rubus spectabilis
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
Rosales
Family
Rutaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Citrus
Rubus
Species
C. japonica
R. spectabilis
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Kumquat and Salmonberry
We might think that Kumquat and Salmonberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Salmonberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Salmonberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Salmonberry with peel is 71.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Salmonberry 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 Salmonberry is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Salmonberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Salmonberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. spectabilis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
