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Loquat and Lemon


Lemon and Loquat


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones  
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism  

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  
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases  
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases  

Hair Benefits
Protects hair  
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes  
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling  

Side Effects
Allergic reaction  
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
Yes  
Yes  

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, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
12.14 g  
40
9.30 g  
99+

Fiber
1.70 g  
29
2.80 g  
22

Sugar
Not Available  
2.50 g  
99+

Protein
0.40 g  
99+
1.10 g  
21

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03  
25
0.12  
14

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
76.00 mcg  
8
3.00 mcg  
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg  
39
0.04 mg  
24

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg  
35
0.02 mg  
38

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.18 mg  
99+
0.10 mg  
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available  
0.19 mg  
34

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg  
15
0.08 mg  
20

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg  
21
11.00 mcg  
24

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Not Available  
53.00 mg  
15

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available  
0.15 mg  
33

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available  
0.00 mcg  
36

Lycopene
Not Available  
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available  
11.00 mcg  
30

Choline
Not Available  
5.10 mg  
24

Fat
0.20 g  
33
0.30 g  
28

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
266.00 mg  
24
138.00 mg  
99+

Iron
0.28 mg  
37
0.60 mg  
21

Sodium
1.00 mg  
20
2.00 mg  
18

Calcium
16.00 mg  
25
26.00 mg  
17

Magnesium
13.00 mg  
22
8.00 mg  
27

Zinc
0.05 mg  
28
0.06 mg  
27

Phosphorus
27.00 mg  
19
16.00 mg  
29

Manganese
0.15 mg  
22
0.03 mg  
99+

Copper
0.04 mg  
99+
0.04 mg  
99+

Selenium
0.60 mcg  
10
0.40 mcg  
13

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
13.00 mg  
28
26.00 mg  
23

Omega 6s
77.00 mg  
26
63.00 mg  
28

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
2.00 mg  
15
Not Available  

Water Content
86.73 g  
29
88.98 g  
15

Ash
0.50 g  
26
0.30 g  
38

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
47.00 kcal  
26
Not Available  

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available  
29.00 kcal  
24

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available  
22.00 kcal  
27

Calories in Dried Form
Not Available  
267.00 kcal  
25

Calories in Canned Form
67.00 kcal  
16
21.00 kcal  
25

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
Not Available  
22.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Jam
Not Available  
250.00 kcal  
19

Calories in Pie
Not Available  
285.00 kcal  
24

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit, Tropical  
Citrus, Tree fruit  

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  
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron  

Seedless Variety
No  
Yes  

Color
Orange, Yellow  
Yellow, Yellowish-orange  

Inside Color
Orange  
Yellow  

Shape
Oval  
Round  

Texture
Juicy  
Succulent  

Taste
Sweet, Tart  
Sour  

Origin
China  
China, India  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained  
Well-drained  

Soil pH
5.5-6.5  
5.5-6.5  

Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate  
Hot, Sunny  

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.
  
  • Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
  • During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
  • Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Japan  
China  

Other Countries
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey  
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America  

Top Importer
China  
United States of America  

Top Exporter
Spain  
Mexico  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Eriobotrya japonica  
Citrus limon  

Synonym
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica  
Not Available  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Rosidae  
Rosidae  

Order
Rosales  
Sapindales  

Family
Rosaceae  
Rutaceae  

Genus
Eriobotrya  
Citrus  

Species
E. japonica  
C. limon  

Generic Group
Rose  
Citrus fruit  

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Difference Between Loquat and Lemon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Loquat and Lemon with peel is 47.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Loquat and Lemon 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 Lemon is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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