Kumquat and Tangerine
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny 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
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.90 g
21
13.34 g
35
Fiber
6.50 g
6
1.80 g
28
Sugar
9.36 g
25
10.58 g
19
Protein
1.88 g
11
0.81 g
36
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.12
14
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
15.00 mcg
24
34.00 mcg
15
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
27
0.06 mg
16
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.09 mg
11
0.04 mg
26
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.43 mg
33
0.38 mg
38
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.21 mg
30
0.22 mg
28
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.08 mg
21
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
17.00 mcg
18
16.00 mcg
19
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
43.90 mg
19
26.70 mg
34
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg
33
0.20 mg
29
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
129.00 mcg
9
138.00 mcg
6
Choline
8.40 mg
10
10.20 mg
6
Fat
0.86 g
8
0.31 g
27
Minerals
Potassium
486.00 mg
6
166.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.86 mg
14
0.15 mg
99+
Sodium
10.00 mg
10
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
62.00 mg
3
37.00 mg
10
Magnesium
20.00 mg
14
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
0.17 mg
16
0.07 mg
26
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
20.00 mg
25
Manganese
0.14 mg
24
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.10 mg
23
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
47.00 mg
16
18.00 mg
26
Omega 6s
124.00 mg
15
48.00 mg
34
Sterol
Water Content
80.80 g
99+
85.17 g
37
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.38 g
34
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
53.00 kcal
13
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
340.00 kcal
12
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
61.00 kcal
18
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
130.00 kcal
7
43.00 kcal
34
Calories in Jam
245.00 kcal
20
50.00 kcal
38
Calories in Pie
392.00 kcal
4
370.00 kcal
8
Characteristics
Type
Citrus
Citrus
Season
Autumn, Winter
Winter
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Orange
Inside Color
Orange
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Sweet-Sour
Origin
China
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
6-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Sunny
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.
- It is known by another name ' Mandarin'.
- Oil extracted from its peel is used in various skin and hair care products.
- Tangerines is also known as the ‘Christmas Orange’ because it is used to stuff kids' stockings..
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Not Available
Beer
No
Not Available
Spirits
No
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United Kingdom
China
Top Exporter
China
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Citrus reticulata
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Citrus
Citrus
Species
C. japonica
C. reticulata
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Kumquat and Tangerine
We might think that Kumquat and Tangerine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Tangerine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Tangerine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Tangerine with peel is 71.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Tangerine 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 Tangerine is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
