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Lemon and Kumquat


Kumquat and Lemon


Benefits

Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism  
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate  

General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold  
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones  

Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases  
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots  

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

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling  
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing  

Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn  
Allergic reaction  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
Yes  
Yes  

Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed  
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  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
9.30 g  
99+
15.90 g  
21

Fiber
2.80 g  
22
6.50 g  
6

Sugar
2.50 g  
99+
9.36 g  
25

Protein
1.10 g  
21
1.88 g  
11

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.12  
14
0.12  
14

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg  
32
15.00 mcg  
24

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg  
24
0.04 mg  
27

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg  
38
0.09 mg  
11

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg  
99+
0.43 mg  
33

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg  
34
0.21 mg  
30

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg  
20
0.04 mg  
99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg  
24
17.00 mcg  
18

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
53.00 mg  
15
43.90 mg  
19

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg  
33
0.15 mg  
33

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg  
36
0.00 mcg  
36

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
11.00 mcg  
30
129.00 mcg  
9

Choline
5.10 mg  
24
8.40 mg  
10

Fat
0.30 g  
28
0.86 g  
8

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
138.00 mg  
99+
486.00 mg  
6

Iron
0.60 mg  
21
0.86 mg  
14

Sodium
2.00 mg  
18
10.00 mg  
10

Calcium
26.00 mg  
17
62.00 mg  
3

Magnesium
8.00 mg  
27
20.00 mg  
14

Zinc
0.06 mg  
27
0.17 mg  
16

Phosphorus
16.00 mg  
29
19.00 mg  
26

Manganese
0.03 mg  
99+
0.14 mg  
24

Copper
0.04 mg  
99+
0.10 mg  
23

Selenium
0.40 mcg  
13
0.00 mcg  
17

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
26.00 mg  
23
47.00 mg  
16

Omega 6s
63.00 mg  
28
124.00 mg  
15

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
88.98 g  
15
80.80 g  
99+

Ash
0.30 g  
38
0.50 g  
26

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available  
71.00 kcal  
12

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
29.00 kcal  
24
Not Available  

Calories in Frozen Form
22.00 kcal  
27
Not Available  

Calories in Dried Form
267.00 kcal  
25
Not Available  

Calories in Canned Form
21.00 kcal  
25
Not Available  

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
22.00 kcal  
99+
130.00 kcal  
7

Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal  
19
245.00 kcal  
20

Calories in Pie
285.00 kcal  
24
392.00 kcal  
4

Characteristics

Type
Citrus, Tree fruit  
Citrus  

Season
All seasons  
Autumn, Winter  

Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron  
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami  

Seedless Variety
Yes  
No  

Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange  
Orange, Red, Yellow  

Inside Color
Yellow  
Orange  

Shape
Round  
Round  

Texture
Succulent  
Juicy  

Taste
Sour  
Sweet, Tart  

Origin
China, India  
China  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

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

Soil pH
5.5-6.5  
6-6.5  

Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny  
Cold, Warm  

Facts

Facts about
  • Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
  • During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
  • Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.
  
  • 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.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
No  

Spirits
Yes  
No  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China  
China  

Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America  
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America  

Top Importer
United States of America  
United Kingdom  

Top Exporter
Mexico  
China  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Citrus limon  
Citrus japonica  

Synonym
Not Available  
Fortunella margarita  

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. limon  
C. japonica  

Generic Group
Citrus fruit  
Citrus fruit  

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Difference Between Lemon and Kumquat

We might think that Lemon and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lemon and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lemon and Kumquat is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Kumquat with peel is Not Available and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lemon and Kumquat 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 Lemon and Kumquat is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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