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Benefits

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

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 sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, 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, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

12.14 g18.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.70 g7.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

12.10 g7.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.40 g0.66 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.04
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

76.00 mcg30.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.07 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.06 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.18 mg0.50 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.14 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.23 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

14.00 mcg6.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

1.00 mg36.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.40 mg2.32 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.20 mcg0.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

2.30 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.20 g0.50 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

266.00 mg280.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.28 mg1.60 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg6.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

16.00 mg38.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg5.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.05 mg0.11 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

27.00 mg39.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.15 mg0.50 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.06 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

13.00 mg85.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

77.00 mg162.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

2.00 mg22.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

86.73 g79.80 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.50 g0.60 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

47.00 kcal73.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

47.00 kcal73.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

47.00 kcal73.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

266.00 kcal340.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

67.00 kcal73.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

47.00 kcal200.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal280.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

250.00 kcal310.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry

Season

Winter
Autumn

Varieties

Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Yellow
Black, Red

Inside Color

Orange
Magenta

Shape

Oval
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet, Tart
Juicy, Sweet

Origin

China
Europe

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.55.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate
Warm to hot climate

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.
  • According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
  • Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Japan
United States of America

Other Countries

Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Colombia, India, Mexico

Top Importer

China
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Top Exporter

Spain
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Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Eriobotrya japonica
Sambucus nigra

Synonym

Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Sambucus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Asteridae

Order

Rosales
Dipsacales

Family

Rosaceae
Adoxaceae

Genus

Eriobotrya
Sambucus

Species

E. japonica
S. nigra

Generic Group

Rose
Moschatel

Difference Between Loquat and Elderberry

We might think that Loquat and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Loquat and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Loquat and Elderberry is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Loquat and Elderberry with peel is 47.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Loquat and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Rosales and Dipsacales respectively. Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.