Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
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, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
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Calories in Frozen Form
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
Tree fruit
Varieties
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Color
Orange, Yellow
Pink, Purple, Red
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold
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.
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
Other Countries
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
China
United Kingdom
Botanical Name
Eriobotrya japonica
Prunus domestica
Synonym
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
E. japonica
P. domestica
Difference Between Loquat and Plum
We might think that Loquat and Plum are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Loquat and Plum Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Loquat and Plum is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Loquat and Plum with peel is 47.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Loquat and Plum 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 Plum is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family and Plum belongs to Rosaceae family. Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species and Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.