Loquat

Miracle fruit

Loquat and Miracle fruit

Loquat

Miracle fruit

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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

Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet

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

Has taste modifying effect

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes

Itching, Skin rash

Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

12.14 g5.40 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.70 g5.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

12.10 g0.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.40 g1.00 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 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.02 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg-

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.18 mg-

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg-

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

14.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

1.00 mg1.33 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.40 mg0.78 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.20 mcg-

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0 834

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Choline

2.30 mg-

0 19.2

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Fat

0.20 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

266.00 mg-

42 840

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Iron

0.28 mg-

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg-

0 1556

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Calcium

16.00 mg-

1 100

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Magnesium

13.00 mg-

0 92

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Zinc

0.05 mg-

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

27.00 mg-

0 113

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Manganese

0.15 mg-

0 3.3

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Copper

0.04 mg-

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

13.00 mg-

0 318

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Omega 6s

77.00 mg-

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

2.00 mg-

0 87

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Water Content

86.73 g80.50 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.50 g0.50 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

47.00 kcal-

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

47.00 kcal35.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

47.00 kcal28.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

266.00 kcal351.00 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 kcal-

16 461

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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal-

49 420

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Calories in Pie

250.00 kcal-

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Berry

Season

Winter

Monsoon

Varieties

Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe

Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii

Seedless Variety

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Color

Orange, Yellow

Dark red

Inside Color

Orange

Greyish-white

Shape

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Sweet, Tart

Sweet

Origin

China

West Africa

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained

Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.54.5-5.8

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Rainfall

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.

The name 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
It is also used as natural sweetener.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Japan

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

China

Top Exporter

Spain

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Eriobotrya japonica

Synsepalum Dulcificum

Synonym

Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica

Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Asteridae

Order

Rosales

Ericales

Family

Rosaceae

Sapotaceae

Genus

Eriobotrya

Synsepalum

Species

E. japonica

S. dulcificum

Generic Group

Rose

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Difference Between Loquat and Miracle fruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Loquat and Miracle fruit with peel is 47.00 kcal and - and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and 35.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Loquat and Miracle fruit 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 Miracle fruit is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.