Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, 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
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
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)
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Sweet, Tart
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold, Warm
Facts about
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
- 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.
Other Countries
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Not Available
Fortunella margarita
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
P. domestica
C. japonica
Generic Group
Rose
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Plum and Kumquat
We might think that Plum and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Plum and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Plum and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Plum and Kumquat with peel is 46.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Plum 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 Plum and Kumquat is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Plum belongs to Rosaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.