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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment

General Benefits

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

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
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.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

12.14 g22.80 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.70 g2.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

12.10 g12.20 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.40 g1.10 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.05
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

76.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.00 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.10 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.18 mg0.70 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.40 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

14.00 mcg20.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

1.00 mg8.70 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.40 mg0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.20 mcg0.50 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-22.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

2.30 mg9.80 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.20 g0.30 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

266.00 mg358.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.28 mg0.30 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

16.00 mg5.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg27.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.05 mg0.20 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

27.00 mg22.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.15 mg0.30 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg1.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

13.00 mg27.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

77.00 mg46.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

2.00 mg36.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

86.73 g74.90 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.50 g0.80 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

47.00 kcal95.29 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

47.00 kcal89.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

47.00 kcal85.71 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

266.00 kcal105.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

67.00 kcal121.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

47.00 kcal100.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal120.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

250.00 kcal269.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tropical

Season

Winter
All seasons

Varieties

Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Yellow
Green, Yellow

Inside Color

Orange
White

Shape

Oval
Curving Cylinder

Texture

Juicy
Fleshy

Taste

Sweet, Tart
Sweet

Origin

China
Papua New Guinea

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.55.5-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate
Warm

Facts

Facts about

  • 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.
  • As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
  • Bananas float in water.
  • There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
  • Eating this fruit will cheer you up.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Japan
India

Other Countries

Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda

Top Importer

China
Europe

Top Exporter

Spain
Ecuador

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Eriobotrya japonica
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana

Synonym

Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Liliidae

Order

Rosales
Zingiberales

Family

Rosaceae
Musaceae

Genus

Eriobotrya
Musa

Species

E. japonica
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana

Generic Group

Rose
Banana

Difference Between Loquat and Banana

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Loquat and Banana with peel is 47.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Loquat and Banana belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Loquat and Banana is Rosales and Zingiberales respectively. Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.