Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
NA
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Side Effects
NA
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
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)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Not Available
Phytosterol
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 Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Color
Purple
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Orange
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
China
Soil Type
NA
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
NA
- 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.
Other Countries
NA
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Thailand
Spain
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Eriobotrya japonica
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Clusiaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Garcinia
Eriobotrya
Species
G. mangostana
E. japonica
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Loquat
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Loquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Loquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Loquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Loquat with peel is 63.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Loquat 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 Purple Mangosteen and Loquat is Malpighiales and Rosales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.