Kumquats are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. They're also a great source of Dietary Fiber and Vitamin C.
Amount per serving
Calories :71 | Calories from Fat : |
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Total Fat | 0.86 |
Cholesterol | 0% |
Sodium | 10% |
Total Carbohydrate | 15.9% |
Dietary Fiber | 6.5% |
Sugars | 9.36% |
Protein | 1.88% |
Vitamin A | 290% |
Vitamin C | 43.9% |
Calcium | 62 % |
Iron | 0.86% |
Firm kumquats with the stems still attached may be stored in the refrigerator for up to one month.
This miniature citrus fruit has been cultivated for centuries in China and Japan, but was introduced into Europe only about 150 years ago.
The word comes from Cantonese, meaning, "golden orange," and was first spelled kam kwat.