Kumquat and Ugli fruit
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Gives you energy
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Skin cleansing
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
NA
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.90 g
21
11.00 g
99+
Fiber
6.50 g
6
2.00 g
26
Sugar
9.36 g
25
8.00 g
36
Protein
1.88 g
11
1.00 g
25
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.12
14
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
15.00 mcg
24
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
27
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.09 mg
11
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.43 mg
33
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.21 mg
30
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
17.00 mcg
18
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
43.90 mg
19
70.00 mg
8
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg
33
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
129.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Choline
8.40 mg
10
Not Available
Fat
0.86 g
8
Not Available
Minerals
Potassium
486.00 mg
6
Not Available
Iron
0.86 mg
14
Not Available
Sodium
10.00 mg
10
Not Available
Calcium
62.00 mg
3
Not Available
Magnesium
20.00 mg
14
Not Available
Zinc
0.17 mg
16
Not Available
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
Not Available
Manganese
0.14 mg
24
Not Available
Copper
0.10 mg
23
Not Available
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
47.00 mg
16
Not Available
Omega 6s
124.00 mg
15
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
80.80 g
99+
Not Available
Ash
0.50 g
26
Not Available
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
71.00 kcal
12
45.00 kcal
28
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
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
245.00 kcal
20
260.00 kcal
14
Calories in Pie
392.00 kcal
4
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Citrus
Citrus
Season
Autumn, Winter
Dry
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
NA
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Creamy Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Sweet
Origin
China
Jamaica
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loamy
Soil pH
6-6.5
5.5-6
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Warm
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 is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
No
No
Spirits
No
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Jamaica
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
NA, United States of America
Top Importer
United Kingdom
Europe
Top Exporter
China
Jamaica
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Citrus
Citrus
Species
C. japonica
C. reticulata × paradisi
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Kumquat and Ugli fruit
We might think that Kumquat and Ugli fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Ugli fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Ugli fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Ugli fruit with peel is 71.00 kcal and 45.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Ugli fruit 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 Ugli fruit is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
