Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, 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, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
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
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Color
Orange, Yellow
Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Sweet, Tart
Origin
China
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Frost free, Sunny, Warm
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.
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
Top Producer
Japan
Brazil
Other Countries
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Top Importer
China
Brazil
Top Exporter
Spain
Ecuador
Botanical Name
Eriobotrya japonica
Passiflora edulis
Synonym
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Passifloraceae
Genus
Eriobotrya
Passiflora
Species
E. japonica
P. edulis
Generic Group
Rose
Passion Flower
Difference Between Loquat and Passionfruit
We might think that Loquat and Passionfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Loquat and Passionfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Loquat and Passionfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Loquat and Passionfruit with peel is 47.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 97.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Loquat and Passionfruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Loquat and Passionfruit is Rosales and Malpighiales respectively. Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family and Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family. Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species and Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.