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Apricot and Loquat


Loquat and Apricot


Benefits

Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation   
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones   

General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones   
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones   

Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases   
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases   

Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff   
Protects hair   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing   
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes   

Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting   
Allergic reaction   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   

Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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.   
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
11.00 g   
99+
12.14 g   
40

Fiber
2.00 g   
26
1.70 g   
29

Sugar
9.00 g   
28
Not Available   

Protein
1.40 g   
16
0.40 g   
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.13   
13
0.03   
25

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
96.00 mcg   
6
76.00 mcg   
8

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg   
31
0.02 mg   
39

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg   
23
0.02 mg   
35

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg   
25
0.18 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24 mg   
22
Not Available   

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg   
33
0.10 mg   
15

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
9.00 mcg   
26
14.00 mcg   
21

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg   
99+
Not Available   

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.89 mg   
11
Not Available   

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.30 mcg   
20
Not Available   

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
Not Available   

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg   
15
Not Available   

Choline
2.80 mg   
29
Not Available   

Fat
0.40 g   
21
0.20 g   
33

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
259.00 mg   
26
266.00 mg   
24

Iron
0.40 mg   
29
0.28 mg   
37

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
1.00 mg   
20

Calcium
13.00 mg   
28
16.00 mg   
25

Magnesium
10.00 mg   
25
13.00 mg   
22

Zinc
0.20 mg   
14
0.05 mg   
28

Phosphorus
23.00 mg   
22
27.00 mg   
19

Manganese
0.08 mg   
36
0.15 mg   
22

Copper
0.08 mg   
30
0.04 mg   
99+

Selenium
0.10 mcg   
16
0.60 mcg   
10

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg   
38
13.00 mg   
28

Omega 6s
77.00 mg   
26
77.00 mg   
26

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
18.00 mg   
6
2.00 mg   
15

Water Content
86.35 g   
31
86.73 g   
29

Ash
0.75 g   
15
0.50 g   
26

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
48.00 kcal   
25
47.00 kcal   
26

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
241.00 kcal   
33
Not Available   

Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal   
17
67.00 kcal   
16

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
58.00 kcal   
23
Not Available   

Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal   
26
Not Available   

Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal   
31
Not Available   

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit   
Tree fruit, Tropical   

Season
Summer   
Winter   

Varieties
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa   
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange   
Orange, Yellow   

Inside Color
Yellow   
Orange   

Shape
Oval   
Oval   

Texture
Fleshy   
Juicy   

Taste
Smooth, Sweet   
Sweet, Tart   

Origin
China   
China   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Well-drained   
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained   

Soil pH
6.5-8   
5.5-6.5   

Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot   
Warm to hot climate   

Facts

Facts about
  • 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
  • Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
  • In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
  • 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
  
  • Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
  • Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
  • The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Turkey   
Japan   

Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan   
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey   

Top Importer
United States of America   
China   

Top Exporter
France   
Spain   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca   
Eriobotrya japonica   

Synonym
Not Available   
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Rosidae   
Rosidae   

Order
Rosales   
Rosales   

Family
Rosaceae   
Rosaceae   

Genus
Prunus   
Eriobotrya   

Species
P. armeniaca   
E. japonica   

Generic Group
Rose   
Rose   

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Difference Between Apricot and Loquat

We might think that Apricot and Loquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apricot and Loquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apricot and Loquat is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Loquat with peel is 48.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Apricot and Loquat 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 Apricot and Loquat is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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