Lychee

Kumquat

Lychee and Kumquat

Lychee

Kumquat

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes

Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain

Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

16.53 g15.90 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.30 g6.50 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

15.23 g9.36 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.83 g1.88 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.12

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg15.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg0.09 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.43 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.00 mg0.21 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.04 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

14.00 mcg17.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

71.50 mg43.90 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.07 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.40 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg129.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

7.10 mg8.40 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.44 g0.86 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

171.00 mg486.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.13 mg0.86 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg10.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

5.00 mg62.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg20.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.07 mg0.17 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

31.00 mg19.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.06 mg0.14 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.15 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

65.00 mg47.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

67.00 mg124.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

8.00 mg13.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

81.76 g80.80 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.44 g0.50 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

66.00 kcal71.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

66.00 kcal71.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

77.73 kcal71.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

277.00 kcal268.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

91.00 kcal71.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal130.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal245.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

280.00 kcal392.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Citrus

Season

Spring, Summer

Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal

Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami

Seedless Variety

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Color

Bright red, Pink red

Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Greyish-white

Orange

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet

Sweet, Tart

Origin

China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam

China

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.56-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts

Cold, Warm

Facts

Facts about

The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.

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

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America

Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America

Top Importer

Hong Kong

United Kingdom

Top Exporter

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Litchi chinensis

Citrus japonica

Synonym

Nephelium litchi

Fortunella margarita

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Sapindales

Family

Sapindaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Litchi

Citrus

Species

L. chinensis

C. japonica

Generic Group

Soapberry

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Lychee and Kumquat

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Kumquat with peel is 66.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lychee 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 Lychee and Kumquat is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.