Health Benefits
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Gives you energy
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Skin cleansing
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
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Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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 B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Dry
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Jamaican Tangelo
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Color
Orange, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Orange
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Warm
Facts about
- The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
- 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.
Top Producer
Jamaica
China
Other Countries
United States of America
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
Jamaica
China
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Fortunella margarita
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Species
C. reticulata × paradisi
C. japonica
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Ugli fruit and Kumquat
We might think that Ugli fruit and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Ugli fruit and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Ugli fruit and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Kumquat with peel is 45.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit 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 Ugli fruit and Kumquat is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.