Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
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
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
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., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Melon
Varieties
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Color
Orange, Yellow
Orange
Inside Color
Orange
Creamy Orange
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Origin
China
Africa, India
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Dry, Hot
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.
- Cantaloupe is known as rock-melon in some parts of the world.
- Christopher columbus first introduced cantaloupes to north america in 1494.
- The name 'Cantaloupe' as it is cultivated in papal gardens of cantaloupes, Italy.
Other Countries
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Botanical Name
Eriobotrya japonica
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Synonym
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
E. japonica
C. melo
Difference Between Loquat and Cantaloupe
We might think that Loquat and Cantaloupe are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Loquat and Cantaloupe Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Loquat and Cantaloupe is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Loquat and Cantaloupe with peel is 47.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Loquat and Cantaloupe 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 Loquat and Cantaloupe is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.