Pomegranate and Kumquat
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
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, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
18.70 g
14
15.90 g
21
Fiber
4.00 g
14
6.50 g
6
Sugar
13.67 g
10
9.36 g
25
Protein
1.67 g
13
1.88 g
11
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.12
14
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
15.00 mcg
24
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
13
0.04 mg
27
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
19
0.09 mg
11
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.29 mg
99+
0.43 mg
33
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.38 mg
9
0.21 mg
30
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
22
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
38.00 mcg
5
17.00 mcg
18
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.20 mg
99+
43.90 mg
19
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.60 mg
16
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
129.00 mcg
9
Choline
7.60 mg
13
8.40 mg
10
Fat
1.17 g
5
0.86 g
8
Minerals
Potassium
236.00 mg
29
486.00 mg
6
Iron
0.30 mg
35
0.86 mg
14
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
10.00 mg
10
Calcium
10.00 mg
34
62.00 mg
3
Magnesium
12.00 mg
23
20.00 mg
14
Zinc
0.35 mg
7
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
36.00 mg
13
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
0.12 mg
28
0.14 mg
24
Copper
0.16 mg
10
0.10 mg
23
Selenium
0.50 mcg
11
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
47.00 mg
16
Omega 6s
79.00 mg
25
124.00 mg
15
Sterol
Water Content
77.93 g
99+
80.80 g
99+
Ash
0.53 g
23
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
83.00 kcal
8
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
366.66 kcal
8
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
210.00 kcal
25
245.00 kcal
20
Calories in Pie
360.00 kcal
9
392.00 kcal
4
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Citrus
Season
Autumn
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark red, Light pink-red
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Red
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sweet, Tart
Origin
India, Iran
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-7
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Dry, Hot
Cold, Warm
Facts
Facts about
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
- 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
Iran
China
Other Countries
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
India
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Punica malus
Fortunella margarita
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Lythraceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Punica
Citrus
Species
P. granatum
C. japonica
Generic Group
Pomegranate
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Pomegranate and Kumquat
We might think that Pomegranate and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomegranate and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomegranate and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomegranate and Kumquat with peel is Not Available and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 83.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pomegranate and Kumquat belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pomegranate and Kumquat is Myrtales and Sapindales respectively. Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
