Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
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
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Treatment of colored hair
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
NA
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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
Early fall, Summer
Varieties
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Color
Orange, Yellow
Magenta, Pink
Inside Color
Orange
White
Origin
China
Central America, Mexico
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
NA
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.
NA
Other Countries
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
NA
Top Exporter
Spain
Vietnam
Botanical Name
Eriobotrya japonica
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Subclass
Rosidae
Liliidae
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Eriobotrya
Hylocereus
Species
E. japonica
H. undatus
Generic Group
Rose
Cactus
Difference Between Loquat and Dragonfruit
We might think that Loquat and Dragonfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Loquat and Dragonfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Loquat and Dragonfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Loquat and Dragonfruit with peel is 47.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Loquat and Dragonfruit 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 Dragonfruit is Rosales and Caryophyllales respectively. Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.