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Kumquat and Tamarind


Tamarind and Kumquat


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate  
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment  

General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones  
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots  

Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair  
Prevents hair loss  

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, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting  

Side Effects
Allergic reaction  
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones  

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  
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
15.90 g  
21
62.50 g  
4

Fiber
6.50 g  
6
5.10 g  
10

Sugar
9.36 g  
25
57.40 g  
3

Protein
1.88 g  
11
2.80 g  
4

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.12  
14
0.04  
23

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
15.00 mcg  
24
30.00 mcg  
17

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg  
27
0.43 mg  
1

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.09 mg  
11
0.15 mg  
4

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.43 mg  
33
1.94 mg  
2

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.21 mg  
30
0.14 mg  
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg  
99+
0.07 mg  
26

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
17.00 mcg  
18
14.00 mcg  
21

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
43.90 mg  
19
3.50 mg  
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg  
33
0.10 mg  
37

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg  
36
2.80 mcg  
22

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
129.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
36

Choline
8.40 mg  
10
8.60 mg  
8

Fat
0.86 g  
8
0.60 g  
14

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
486.00 mg  
6
628.00 mg  
4

Iron
0.86 mg  
14
2.80 mg  
2

Sodium
10.00 mg  
10
28.00 mg  
2

Calcium
62.00 mg  
3
74.00 mg  
2

Magnesium
20.00 mg  
14
92.00 mg  
1

Zinc
0.17 mg  
16
0.10 mg  
23

Phosphorus
19.00 mg  
26
113.00 mg  
1

Manganese
0.14 mg  
24
0.10 mg  
31

Copper
0.10 mg  
23
0.00 mg  
99+

Selenium
0.00 mcg  
17
1.30 mcg  
6

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
47.00 mg  
16
0.00 mg  
38

Omega 6s
124.00 mg  
15
0.00 mg  
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available  
0.00 mg  
16

Water Content
80.80 g  
99+
82.00 g  
99+

Ash
0.50 g  
26
0.09 g  
99+

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
71.00 kcal  
12
Not Available  

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available  
239.00 kcal  
2

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available  
187.00 kcal  
1

Calories in Dried Form
Not Available  
128.00 kcal  
37

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available  
Not Available  

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
130.00 kcal  
7
28.00 kcal  
39

Calories in Jam
245.00 kcal  
20
254.00 kcal  
17

Calories in Pie
392.00 kcal  
4
239.00 kcal  
39

Characteristics

Type
Citrus  
Tropical  

Season
Autumn, Winter  
Spring, Summer  

Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami  
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari  

Seedless Variety
No  
No  

Color
Orange, Red, Yellow  
Brown, Reddish-brown  

Inside Color
Orange  
Brown  

Shape
Round  
Curving Cylinder  

Texture
Juicy  
Tough  

Taste
Sweet, Tart  
Sour-Sweet  

Origin
China  
Africa  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained  
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained  

Soil pH
6-6.5  
5.6-6.5  

Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm  
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate  

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.
  
  • Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
  • African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
  • No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
No  
Yes  

Spirits
No  
No  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China  
India  

Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America  
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan  

Top Importer
United Kingdom  
United States of America  

Top Exporter
China  
Thailand  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Citrus japonica  
Tamarindus indica  

Synonym
Fortunella margarita  
Tamarindo, tamarindus  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Subclass
Rosidae  
Rosidae  

Order
Sapindales  
Fabales  

Family
Rutaceae  
Fabaceae  

Genus
Citrus  
Tamarindus  

Species
C. japonica  
Tamarindus indica  

Generic Group
Citrus fruit  
Tamarind Sub  

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Difference Between Kumquat and Tamarind

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.

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