Loquat and Red Currant
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, 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
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.14 g
40
13.80 g
34
Fiber
1.70 g
29
4.30 g
13
Sugar
Not Available
7.37 g
40
Protein
0.40 g
99+
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
76.00 mcg
8
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
39
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
35
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.18 mg
99+
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.06 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.07 mg
24
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg
21
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Not Available
41.00 mg
20
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
11.00 mcg
8
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
47.00 mcg
22
Choline
Not Available
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
266.00 mg
24
275.00 mg
22
Iron
0.28 mg
37
1.00 mg
13
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
16.00 mg
25
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.05 mg
28
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
27.00 mg
19
44.00 mg
7
Manganese
0.15 mg
22
0.19 mg
20
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.11 mg
20
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
13.00 mg
28
35.00 mg
20
Omega 6s
77.00 mg
26
53.00 mg
31
Sterol
Phytosterol
2.00 mg
15
Not Available
Water Content
86.73 g
29
83.95 g
99+
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
47.00 kcal
26
56.00 kcal
20
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
308.00 kcal
16
Calories in Canned Form
67.00 kcal
16
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
Not Available
165.00 kcal
31
Calories in Pie
Not Available
260.00 kcal
32
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Winter
Summer
Varieties
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Yellow
Red
Inside Color
Orange
Red
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Sour, Tart
Origin
China
Europe
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold
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 albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
- Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
- There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Japan
Russia
Other Countries
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
China
Germany
Top Exporter
Spain
Russia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Eriobotrya japonica
Ribes rubrum
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
Saxifragales
Family
Rosaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Eriobotrya
Ribes
Species
E. japonica
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Rose
Saxifrage
Difference Between Loquat and Red Currant
We might think that Loquat and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Loquat and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Loquat and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Loquat and Red Currant with peel is 47.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Loquat and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
