Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
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
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
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)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Color
Black, Red
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Magenta
Orange
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sweet, Tart
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
- 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.
Top Producer
United States of America
Japan
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Eriobotrya japonica
Synonym
Sambucus
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Adoxaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Sambucus
Eriobotrya
Species
S. nigra
E. japonica
Generic Group
Moschatel
Rose
Difference Between Elderberry and Loquat
We might think that Elderberry and Loquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Loquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Loquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Loquat with peel is 73.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry 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 Elderberry and Loquat is Dipsacales and Rosales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.