Physalis and Kumquat
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Unknown
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
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
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
13.30 g
36
15.90 g
21
Fiber
0.50 g
40
6.50 g
6
Sugar
3.90 g
99+
9.36 g
25
Protein
2.30 g
8
1.88 g
11
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.17
10
0.12
14
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
150.00 mcg
5
15.00 mcg
24
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg
3
0.04 mg
27
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.09 mg
11
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.80 mg
1
0.43 mg
33
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.21 mg
30
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
17.00 mcg
18
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
43.90 mg
19
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.50 mg
19
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
129.00 mcg
9
Choline
2.00 mg
30
8.40 mg
10
Fat
0.00 g
99+
0.86 g
8
Minerals
Potassium
170.00 mg
99+
486.00 mg
6
Iron
1.30 mg
11
0.86 mg
14
Sodium
Not Available
10.00 mg
10
Calcium
12.00 mg
29
62.00 mg
3
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
20.00 mg
14
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
39.00 mg
9
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
0.40 mg
9
0.14 mg
24
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.10 mg
23
Selenium
Not Available
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
47.00 mg
16
Omega 6s
Not Available
124.00 mg
15
Sterol
Water Content
Not Available
80.80 g
99+
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
77.00 kcal
9
71.00 kcal
12
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
60.00 kcal
22
130.00 kcal
7
Calories in Jam
238.00 kcal
22
245.00 kcal
20
Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal
14
392.00 kcal
4
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable
Citrus
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
NA
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Chile, Peru
China
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-6.1
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
NA
Cold, Warm
Facts
Facts about
NA
- 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
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
No
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
China
Other Countries
NA
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
Netherlands
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
Colombia
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Fortunella margarita
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Physalis
Citrus
Species
Physalis
C. japonica
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Physalis and Kumquat
We might think that Physalis and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Kumquat with peel is 77.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Physalis and Kumquat belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Physalis and Kumquat is Solanales and Sapindales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
