Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, 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
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Not Available
Phytosterol
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
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Varieties
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
D24, D99 (Gob kecil), D123 (Chanee), D145 (Beserah), D158 (Gan Yau), D159 (Monthong), D169 (Tok Litok), D188, D189, D190, D163 (Hor Lor) and D164 (Ang Bak)
Color
Orange, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Creamy, Sweet
Origin
China
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Clay
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.
- 1 kg of durian contains 1350 calories which may cause weight gain.
- It may have a hyperthermic effect on the body, making you feel warmer.
- Study shows that durian has an ability to reduce infertility in men & women.
Top Producer
Japan
Thailand
Other Countries
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Top Exporter
Spain
Thailand
Botanical Name
Eriobotrya japonica
Durio zibethinus
Synonym
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Lahia Hassk
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Rosaceae
Malvaceae
Species
E. japonica
D. zibethinus
Generic Group
Rose
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Difference Between Loquat and Durian
We might think that Loquat and Durian are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Loquat and Durian Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Loquat and Durian is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Loquat and Durian with peel is 47.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 147.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Loquat and Durian 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 Durian is Rosales and Malvales respectively. Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family and Durian belongs to Malvaceae family. Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species and Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.