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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

96% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

1.6.2 Lactating Women

78% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

1.7 Best Time to Eat

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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

15.90 g
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Avocado Information
1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

6.50 g
Rank: 6 (Overall)
Blackberry Information
0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

9.36 g
Rank: 25 (Overall)
Bilberry Information
0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.88 g
Rank: 11 (Overall)
Apple Information
0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.12
Rank: 14 (Overall)
Apple Information
0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

15.00 mcg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
Pomegranate Information
0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg
Rank: 27 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.09 mg
Rank: 11 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.43 mg
Rank: 33 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.21 mg
Rank: 30 (Overall)
Lychee Information
0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg
Rank: 46 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

17.00 mcg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

43.90 mg
Rank: 19 (Overall)
Olive Information
0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg
Rank: 33 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg
Rank: 36 (Overall)
Orange Information
0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
Avocado Information
0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

129.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
Pineapple Information
0 834

2.4.13 Choline

8.40 mg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.86 g
Rank: 8 (Overall)
Physalis Information
0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

486.00 mg
Rank: 6 (Overall)
Olive Information
42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.86 mg
Rank: 14 (Overall)
White Grapefruit Information
0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

10.00 mg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
Orange Information
0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

62.00 mg
Rank: 3 (Overall)
Longan Information
1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

20.00 mg
Rank: 14 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.17 mg
Rank: 16 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 2.7

1.6.2 Phosphorus

19.00 mg
Rank: 26 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 113

2.2.1 Manganese

0.14 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 3.3

2.2.3 Copper

0.10 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 2

2.2.5 Selenium

0.00 mcg
Rank: 17 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 63.7

2.3 Fatty Acids

2.3.1 Omega 3s

47.00 mg
Rank: 16 (Overall)
Watermelon Information
0 318

2.4.2 Omega 6s

124.00 mg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
Jambul Information
0 1689

2.5 Sterol

2.5.1 Phytosterol

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Jambul Information
0 87

2.7 Water Content

80.80 g
Rank: 54 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 95.23

2.8 Ash

0.50 g
Rank: 26 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

71.00 kcal
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Cucumber Information
15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Cucumber Information
12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Rambutan Information
0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Tomato Information
17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

130.00 kcal
Rank: 7 (Overall)
Tomato Information
17 461

3.7.3 Calories in Jam

245.00 kcal
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Clementine Information
49 420

3.7.5 Calories in Pie

392.00 kcal
Rank: 4 (Overall)
Breadfruit Information
80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Citrus

4.2 Season

Autumn, Winter

4.3 Varieties

Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami

4.4 Seedless Variety

26% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

4.5 Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Orange

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweet, Tart

4.10 Origin

China

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.5
Cloudberry
3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold, Warm

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

  • 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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

92% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

5.2.3 Beer

89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

5.2.4 Spirits

83% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

5.2.5 Cocktails

97% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

United Kingdom

5.3.4 Top Exporter

China

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Citrus japonica

6.2 Synonym

Fortunella margarita

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Sapindales

7.8 Family

Rutaceae

7.9 Genus

Citrus

7.10 Species

C. japonica

7.11 Generic Group

Citrus fruit

What is Kumquat Good For?

What is Kumquat? What is Kumquat good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Kumquat fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Kumquat Benefits are: heart care, increase in haemoglobin, increases metabolic rate, cures gastro-intestinal troubles and cancer prevention and its general health benefits are: anti oxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties, healing of wounds, helps in weight loss and strengthens bones. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are anti-aging benefits, reduces wrinkles and treatment of dark spots and hair benefits are promotes longer and healthier hair, protects hair and shiny hair. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Kumquat side effects are: allergic reaction and its allergy symptoms are abdominal pains, coughing, diarrhea, digestive problems, drop in blood pressure, hives, itching, nausea, tingling sensation in wrist and face, vomiting and wheezing. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Kumquat.