Tamarind

Kumquat

Tamarind and Kumquat

Tamarind

Kumquat

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate

General Benefits

Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, 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, Shiny hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones

Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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

Carbs

62.50 g15.90 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

5.10 g6.50 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

57.40 g9.36 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.80 g1.88 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.12

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

30.00 mcg15.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.43 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.15 mg0.09 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.94 mg0.43 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg0.21 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.04 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

14.00 mcg17.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

3.50 mg43.90 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.80 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg129.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

8.60 mg8.40 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.60 g0.86 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

628.00 mg486.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

2.80 mg0.86 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

28.00 mg10.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

74.00 mg62.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

92.00 mg20.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.17 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

113.00 mg19.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.10 mg0.14 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.00 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

1.30 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg47.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

0.00 mg124.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg13.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

82.00 g80.80 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.09 g0.50 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

239.00 kcal71.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

239.00 kcal71.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

187.00 kcal71.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

128.00 kcal268.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

239.00 kcal71.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

28.00 kcal130.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

254.00 kcal245.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

239.00 kcal392.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tropical

Citrus

Season

Spring, Summer

Autumn, Winter

Varieties

PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari

Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami

Seedless Variety

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Color

Brown, Reddish-brown

Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Brown

Orange

Shape

Curving Cylinder

Round

Texture

Tough

Juicy

Taste

Sour-Sweet

Sweet, Tart

Origin

Africa

China

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.6-6.56-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate

Cold, Warm

Facts

Facts about

Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.

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

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

India

China

Other Countries

Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan

Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

United Kingdom

Top Exporter

Thailand

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Tamarindus indica

Citrus japonica

Synonym

Tamarindo, tamarindus

Fortunella margarita

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Fabales

Sapindales

Family

Fabaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Tamarindus

Citrus

Species

Tamarindus indica

C. japonica

Generic Group

Tamarind Sub

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Tamarind and Kumquat

We might think that Tamarind and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tamarind and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tamarind and Kumquat is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarind and Kumquat with peel is 239.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 239.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarind 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 Tamarind and Kumquat is Fabales and Sapindales respectively. Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.