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Kumquat
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What is Kumquat?

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

General Benefits

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

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

96% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Lactating Women

78% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.90 g
Rank: 21 (Overall)
1 79.18
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Fiber

6.50 g
Rank: 6 (Overall)
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.36 g
Rank: 32 (Overall)
0 63.35
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Protein

1.88 g
Rank: 11 (Overall)
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.12
Rank: 14 (Overall)
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

15.00 mcg
Rank: 26 (Overall)
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg
Rank: 27 (Overall)
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.09 mg
Rank: 11 (Overall)
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.43 mg
Rank: 33 (Overall)
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.21 mg
Rank: 33 (Overall)
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg
Rank: 46 (Overall)
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

17.00 mcg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

43.90 mg
Rank: 19 (Overall)
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg
Rank: 38 (Overall)
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg
Rank: 42 (Overall)
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

129.00 mcg
Rank: 11 (Overall)
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
0 19.2
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Fat

0.86 g
Rank: 8 (Overall)
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

486.00 mg
Rank: 6 (Overall)
42 840
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Iron

0.86 mg
Rank: 14 (Overall)
0.06 9
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Sodium

10.00 mg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
0 1556
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Calcium

62.00 mg
Rank: 3 (Overall)
1 100
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Magnesium

20.00 mg
Rank: 14 (Overall)
0 92
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Zinc

0.17 mg
Rank: 16 (Overall)
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

19.00 mg
Rank: 26 (Overall)
0 113
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Manganese

0.14 mg
Rank: 28 (Overall)
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall)
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg
Rank: 17 (Overall)
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

47.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
0 318
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Omega 6s

124.00 mg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

13.00 mg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
0 87
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Water Content

80.80 g
Rank: 56 (Overall)
0 95.23
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Ash

0.50 g
Rank: 27 (Overall)
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

71.00 kcal
Rank: 19 (Overall)
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

71.00 kcal
Rank: 18 (Overall)
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

71.00 kcal
Rank: 18 (Overall)
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

268.00 kcal
Rank: 33 (Overall)
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

71.00 kcal
Rank: 22 (Overall)
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

130.00 kcal
Rank: 7 (Overall)
16 461
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Calories in Jam

245.00 kcal
Rank: 20 (Overall)
49 420
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Calories in Pie

392.00 kcal
Rank: 5 (Overall)
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus

Season

Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami

Seedless Variety

25% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Orange

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Sweet, Tart

Origin

China

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Warm

Facts

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

94% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Beer

89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits

Spirits

82% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits

Cocktails

97% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America

Top Importer

United Kingdom

Top Exporter

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus japonica

Synonym

Fortunella margarita

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Sapindales

Family

Rutaceae

Genus

Citrus

Species

C. japonica

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: cancer prevention, cures gastro-intestinal troubles, heart care, increase in haemoglobin and increases metabolic rate 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.