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Loquat and Japanese Persimmon

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, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, 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
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level

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)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

12.14 g18.59 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.70 g3.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

12.10 g12.53 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.40 g0.58 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.03
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

76.00 mcg81.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.18 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

--
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

14.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

1.00 mg7.50 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.40 mg0.73 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.20 mcg2.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg159.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-834.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

2.30 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.20 g0.19 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

266.00 mg161.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.28 mg0.15 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

16.00 mg8.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg9.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.05 mg0.11 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

27.00 mg17.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.15 mg0.36 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.11 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 mg4.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

77.00 mg39.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

2.00 mg4.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

86.73 g80.32 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.50 g0.33 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

47.00 kcal70.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

47.00 kcal70.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

47.00 kcal-
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

266.00 kcal274.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

67.00 kcal-
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

47.00 kcal90.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal345.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

250.00 kcal284.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Winter
Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Orange
Orange

Shape

Oval
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet, Tart
Sweet

Origin

China
Burma, China, India, Japan

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

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

Soil pH

5.5-6.56.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate
Can tolerate wide range of climates

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.
  • Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
  • A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Japan
China

Other Countries

Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan

Top Importer

China
United States of America

Top Exporter

Spain
Japan

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Eriobotrya japonica
Diospyros kaki

Synonym

Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Diospyros kaki

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Rosales
Ericales

Family

Rosaceae
Ebenaceae

Genus

Eriobotrya
Diospyros

Species

E. japonica
D. kaki

Generic Group

Rose
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Difference Between Loquat and Japanese Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Loquat and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 47.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Loquat and Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.