Loquat and Cucumber
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
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 oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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, As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.14 g
40
3.63 g
99+
Fiber
1.70 g
29
0.50 g
40
Sugar
Not Available
1.67 g
99+
Protein
0.40 g
99+
0.65 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.19
8
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
76.00 mcg
8
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
39
0.03 mg
34
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
35
0.03 mg
27
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.18 mg
99+
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.26 mg
20
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg
21
7.00 mcg
28
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Not Available
2.80 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.03 mg
40
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
16.40 mcg
5
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
23.00 mcg
28
Choline
Not Available
6.00 mg
20
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.11 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
266.00 mg
24
147.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.28 mg
37
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
16.00 mg
25
16.00 mg
25
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.05 mg
28
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
27.00 mg
19
24.00 mg
21
Manganese
0.15 mg
22
0.08 mg
35
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.30 mcg
14
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
13.00 mg
28
5.00 mg
33
Omega 6s
77.00 mg
26
28.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
2.00 mg
15
7.30 mg
11
Water Content
86.73 g
29
95.23 g
1
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
47.00 kcal
26
15.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
12.00 kcal
25
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
67.00 kcal
16
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Orange, Yellow
Dark green, Green
Inside Color
Orange
White
Shape
Oval
Cylindrical
Texture
Juicy
Crunchy
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Juicy, Watery
Origin
China
India
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Loam
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
6-6.8
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.
- Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
- Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
- It is made up of 96% water.
- English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Not Available
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Japan
China
Other Countries
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
China
France
Top Exporter
Spain
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Eriobotrya japonica
Cucumis sativus
Synonym
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Eriobotrya
Cucumis
Species
E. japonica
C. sativus
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Loquat and Cucumber
We might think that Loquat and Cucumber are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Loquat and Cucumber Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Loquat and Cucumber is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Loquat and Cucumber with peel is 47.00 kcal and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Loquat and Cucumber 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 Cucumber is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
