Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
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
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
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Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
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Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
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Calories in Jam
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Calories in Pie
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Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Color
Orange, Yellow
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
White
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Sweet-Sour
Origin
China
Central America, Mexico, South America
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Sunny
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.
- The black pigment in Guava leaves is used for textile applications.
- Guava leaves are used to make tea.
- Oils extracted from guava seeds are used in various cosmetics.
- Guava wood is used for decorative purposes.
Other Countries
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
China
Canada
Botanical Name
Eriobotrya japonica
Psidium guajava
Synonym
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
E. japonica
Psidium guajava
Generic Group
Rose
Myrtle
Difference Between Loquat and Guava
We might think that Loquat and Guava are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Loquat and Guava Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Loquat and Guava is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Loquat and Guava with peel is 47.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Loquat and Guava 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 Guava is Rosales and Myrtales respectively. Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.