Loquat and Banana
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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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 g
40
22.80 g
11
Fiber
1.70 g
29
2.60 g
23
Sugar
Not Available
12.20 g
15
Protein
0.40 g
99+
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
76.00 mcg
8
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
39
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
35
0.10 mg
10
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.18 mg
99+
0.70 mg
17
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.40 mg
1
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg
21
20.00 mcg
15
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Not Available
8.70 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.50 mcg
32
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
22.00 mcg
29
Choline
Not Available
9.80 mg
7
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
266.00 mg
24
358.00 mg
11
Iron
0.28 mg
37
0.30 mg
35
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
16.00 mg
25
5.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
27.00 mg
7
Zinc
0.05 mg
28
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
27.00 mg
19
22.00 mg
23
Manganese
0.15 mg
22
0.30 mg
15
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
1.00 mcg
7
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
13.00 mg
28
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
77.00 mg
26
46.00 mg
35
Sterol
Phytosterol
2.00 mg
15
36.00 mg
3
Water Content
86.73 g
29
74.90 g
99+
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
47.00 kcal
26
95.29 kcal
6
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
89.00 kcal
7
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
85.71 kcal
7
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
105.00 kcal
39
Calories in Canned Form
67.00 kcal
16
121.00 kcal
3
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
100.00 kcal
10
Calories in Jam
Not Available
120.00 kcal
36
Calories in Pie
Not Available
269.00 kcal
30
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
No
Yes
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
5.5-6.5
5.5-7
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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
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 Not Available 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.
