Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
  
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
  
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
  
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
  
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
  
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
  
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
  
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, 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
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal
  
16
Not Available
  
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
165.00 kcal
  
31
245.00 kcal
  
20
Calories in Pie
260.00 kcal
  
32
Type
Berry
  
Citrus
  
Season
Summer
  
Autumn, Winter
  
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
  
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Red
  
Orange, Red, Yellow
  
Inside Color
Red
  
Orange
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Sour, Tart
  
Sweet, Tart
  
Origin
Europe
  
China
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
  
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
6-7
  
6-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Cold
  
Cold, Warm
  
Facts about
- The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
- Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
- There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
  
- 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
Russia
  
China
  
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
  
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
  
Top Importer
Germany
  
United Kingdom
  
Top Exporter
Russia
  
China
  
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
  
Citrus japonica
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Fortunella margarita
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Saxifragales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Grossulariaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Ribes
  
Citrus
  
Species
R. rubrum
  
C. japonica
  
Generic Group
Saxifrage
  
Citrus fruit
  
Difference Between Red Currant and Kumquat
We might think that Red Currant and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Kumquat with peel is 56.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Red Currant 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 Red Currant and Kumquat is Saxifragales and Sapindales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.