Sour Cherry and Loquat
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, 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
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
Yes
Best Time to Eat
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)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.20 g
39
12.14 g
40
Fiber
1.60 g
30
1.70 g
29
Sugar
8.50 g
31
Not Available
Protein
1.00 g
25
0.40 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
18
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
64.00 mcg
9
76.00 mcg
8
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.02 mg
39
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.02 mg
35
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg
36
0.18 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
14.00 mcg
21
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.07 mg
38
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.10 mcg
27
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
85.00 mcg
16
Not Available
Choline
6.10 mg
19
Not Available
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
173.00 mg
99+
266.00 mg
24
Iron
0.32 mg
33
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
16.00 mg
25
16.00 mg
25
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.05 mg
28
Phosphorus
15.00 mg
31
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.11 mg
30
0.15 mg
22
Copper
0.10 mg
21
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
44.00 mg
18
13.00 mg
28
Omega 6s
46.00 mg
35
77.00 mg
26
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
2.00 mg
15
Water Content
86.13 g
32
86.73 g
29
Ash
0.40 g
33
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
50.00 kcal
24
47.00 kcal
26
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
46.00 kcal
18
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal
11
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
75.00 kcal
13
67.00 kcal
16
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
52.00 kcal
28
Not Available
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
Not Available
Calories in Pie
390.00 kcal
5
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer
Winter
Varieties
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Red
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Red
Orange
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Crunchy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-8
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm to hot climate
Facts
Facts about
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
- 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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
Japan
Other Countries
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Germany
China
Top Exporter
Poland
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus cerasus
Eriobotrya japonica
Synonym
Not Available
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Rosales
Family
Rosaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Prunus
Eriobotrya
Species
P. cerasus
E. japonica
Generic Group
Rose
Rose
Difference Between Sour Cherry and Loquat
We might think that Sour Cherry and Loquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Sour Cherry and Loquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Sour Cherry and Loquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sour Cherry and Loquat with peel is 50.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry and Loquat is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family. Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species and Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
