Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia 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
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
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)
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, 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
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Color
Orange, Yellow
Brown, Green
Inside Color
Orange
White
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Juicy, Sweetish
Origin
China
America, India
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Clay, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Hot, Humid
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.
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
Top Producer
Japan
Indonesia
Other Countries
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
Philippines
Botanical Name
Eriobotrya japonica
Cocos nucifera
Synonym
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Arecidae
Family
Rosaceae
Arecaceae
Species
E. japonica
C. nucifera
Generic Group
Rose
Arecaceae
Difference Between Loquat and Coconut
We might think that Loquat and Coconut are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Loquat and Coconut Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Loquat and Coconut is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Loquat and Coconut with peel is 47.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Loquat and Coconut 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 Coconut is Rosales and Arecales respectively. Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.