Kumquat and Sweet Cherry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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
16.00 g
20
Fiber
6.50 g
6
2.10 g
25
Sugar
9.36 g
25
12.80 g
13
Protein
1.88 g
11
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.12
14
0.07
20
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
15.00 mcg
24
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
27
0.03 mg
34
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.09 mg
11
0.03 mg
27
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.43 mg
33
0.15 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.21 mg
30
0.20 mg
31
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.05 mg
37
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
17.00 mcg
18
4.00 mcg
31
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
43.90 mg
19
7.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg
33
0.07 mg
38
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
2.10 mcg
27
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
129.00 mcg
9
85.00 mcg
16
Choline
8.40 mg
10
6.10 mg
19
Fat
0.86 g
8
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
486.00 mg
6
222.00 mg
33
Iron
0.86 mg
14
0.36 mg
31
Sodium
10.00 mg
10
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
62.00 mg
3
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
20.00 mg
14
11.00 mg
24
Zinc
0.17 mg
16
0.07 mg
26
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
21.00 mg
24
Manganese
0.14 mg
24
0.07 mg
38
Copper
0.10 mg
23
0.06 mg
37
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
47.00 mg
16
26.00 mg
23
Omega 6s
124.00 mg
15
27.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
12.00 mg
7
Water Content
80.80 g
99+
82.25 g
99+
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.48 g
28
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
71.00 kcal
12
63.00 kcal
16
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
66.00 kcal
10
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
350.00 kcal
11
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
67.00 kcal
16
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
130.00 kcal
7
83.00 kcal
12
Calories in Jam
245.00 kcal
20
145.00 kcal
34
Calories in Pie
392.00 kcal
4
410.00 kcal
3
Characteristics
Type
Citrus
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Winter
Summer
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Vandalay, Stella, Tehranivee, Sonata, Whitegold, Symphony, Blackgold, Sunburst, Lapins, Skeena and Sweetheart
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Red
Inside Color
Orange
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Crunchy
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Sweet
Origin
China
Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy
Soil pH
6-6.5
5.5-8
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 word cherry is derived from the Turkish town of Cerasus.
- In Oliver, British Columbia, a pie of 39,683 pounds was baked which holds the record of biggest cherry pie.
- National cherry cheese cake day is on April 23.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
No
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Austria, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United Kingdom
Russia
Top Exporter
China
Poland
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Prunus avium
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
Prunus
Species
C. japonica
P. avium
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Rose
Difference Between Kumquat and Sweet Cherry
We might think that Kumquat and Sweet Cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Sweet Cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Sweet Cherry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Sweet Cherry with peel is 71.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Sweet Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Sweet Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. avium species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
