Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar, Unknown
  
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
  
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, 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
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
  
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
  
Protects hair
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
  
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
  
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
  
Allergic reaction
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
  
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Sugar
Not Available
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Type
Berry
  
Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Season
Winter
  
Winter
  
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
  
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
  
Seedless Variety
Not Available
  
No
  
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
  
Orange, Yellow
  
Inside Color
Not Available
  
Orange
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Fleshy
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Sweetish
  
Sweet, Tart
  
Origin
Central America, North America, Unknown
  
China
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Well-drained
  
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5-7
  
5.5-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
  
Warm to hot climate
  
Facts about
- It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
- It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
- It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
  
- 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 Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Beer
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
Japan
  
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
  
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
  
Top Importer
UAE
  
China
  
Top Exporter
India
  
Spain
  
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
  
Eriobotrya japonica
  
Synonym
Winter Squash
  
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Dillenhidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Cucurbitales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Cucurbitaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Cucurbita
  
Eriobotrya
  
Species
Pepo
  
E. japonica
  
Generic Group
Not Available
  
Rose
  
Difference Between Sapota and Loquat
We might think that Sapota and Loquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Sapota and Loquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Sapota and Loquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sapota and Loquat with peel is 40.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Sapota 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 Sapota and Loquat is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Sapota belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family. Sapota belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.