Apricot and Loquat
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
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.
