KUMQUATS : Vital Nutrients and Health Benefits

KUMQUATS, Scientific Name :  Fortunella spp.

Native to South Asia and Asia-Pacific, KUMQUAT, it is said, have long been cultivated in Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines (would you believe? I don't even know the Tagalog of Kumquat and it is been in my country for a long time - pity me). Is this the delicious, Vital Nutrients-rich Ponkan? I really do not have any idea - readers help me out.

Health Benefits from KUMQUATS

• A Vital Nutrient Vitamin A-rich fruit, Kumquat will be good for your eyes.
• It is said that in the Philippines and in Taiwan, Kumquats are partnered with Green Tea (I should know this, but I don't).
• Very rich also in Vital Nutrients Vitamin C, this fruit will help our immune system

KUMQUATS Vital Nutrients (content per 100g) VITAMINS
Vitamin A                              - 290 IU
Vitamin B1/Thiamine             - 0.037 mg
Vitamin B2/Riboflavin            - 0.090 mg
Vitamin B3/Niacin                 - 0.429 mg
Vitamin B5/Pantothenic Acid - 0.208 mg
Vitamin B6                            - 0.036 mg
Vitamin B8/Folate                 - 0 mcg
Vitamin C                             - 43.90 mg
Vitamin E                              - 0.150 mg
Vitamin K                             - 0 mcg

KUMQUATS Vital Nutrients (content per 100g) MINERALS
Calcium -        62.0 mg
Iron -               0.860 mg
Magnesium -    20.0 mg
Phosphorous - 19.0 mg
Potassium -     186.0 mg
Sodium -         10.0 mg
Zinc -              0.170 mg
Copper -         0.095 mg
Manganese -   0.135 mg
Selenium -       0 mcg

KUMQUATS Vital Nutrients (contents per 100g) OTHERS
Protein             - 1.880 g
Fiber                - 6.50 g
Carbohydrates - 15.900 g
Beta-Carotene - 0 mcg
Lycopene        - 0 mcg
Cholesterol      - 0 mg