Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
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
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Unknown
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Fruit vegetable
Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Color
Orange, Yellow
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
Orange
Orange
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
NA
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.
NA
Other Countries
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
NA
Top Importer
China
Netherlands
Top Exporter
Spain
Colombia
Botanical Name
Eriobotrya japonica
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Eriobotrya
Physalis
Species
E. japonica
Physalis
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Loquat and Physalis
We might think that Loquat and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Loquat and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Loquat and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Loquat and Physalis with peel is 47.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Loquat and Physalis 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 Physalis is Rosales and Solanales respectively. Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.