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 Symptoms
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
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)
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic 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
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
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
Color
Orange, Yellow
Black, Red
Inside Color
Orange
Magenta
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Juicy, Sweet
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Warm to hot climate
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.
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
Not Available
Top Exporter
Spain
Not Available
Botanical Name
Eriobotrya japonica
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.