Lychee and Kumquat
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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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, 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
16.53 g
19
15.90 g
21
Fiber
1.30 g
33
6.50 g
6
Sugar
15.23 g
8
9.36 g
25
Protein
0.83 g
35
1.88 g
11
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.12
14
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
15.00 mcg
24
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.04 mg
27
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
14
0.09 mg
11
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
24
0.43 mg
33
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
0.21 mg
30
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg
21
17.00 mcg
18
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
71.50 mg
7
43.90 mg
19
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.07 mg
38
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.40 mcg
33
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
129.00 mcg
9
Choline
7.10 mg
14
8.40 mg
10
Fat
0.44 g
20
0.86 g
8
Minerals
Potassium
171.00 mg
99+
486.00 mg
6
Iron
0.13 mg
99+
0.86 mg
14
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
10.00 mg
10
Calcium
5.00 mg
99+
62.00 mg
3
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
20.00 mg
14
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
31.00 mg
16
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
0.06 mg
99+
0.14 mg
24
Copper
0.15 mg
11
0.10 mg
23
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
65.00 mg
12
47.00 mg
16
Omega 6s
67.00 mg
27
124.00 mg
15
Sterol
Water Content
81.76 g
99+
80.80 g
99+
Ash
0.44 g
30
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
66.00 kcal
10
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
77.73 kcal
8
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
277.00 kcal
21
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
91.00 kcal
8
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
130.00 kcal
7
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal
14
245.00 kcal
20
Calories in Pie
280.00 kcal
28
392.00 kcal
4
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
No
No
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
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
6-6.5
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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
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
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
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
Sapindaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Litchi
Citrus
Species
L. chinensis
C. japonica
Generic Group
Soapberry
Citrus fruit
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 Not Available and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and Not Available 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.
