We might think that Kumquat and Tamarind are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Tamarind Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Tamarind is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Tamarind with peel is 71.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Tamarind belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Kumquat and Tamarind is Sapindales and Fabales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.