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Loquat
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What is Loquat?

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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, 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, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

96% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Lactating Women

78% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

12.14 g
Rank: 40 (Overall)
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.70 g
Rank: 31 (Overall)
0 10.4
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Sugar

12.10 g
Rank: 22 (Overall)
0 63.35
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Protein

0.40 g
Rank: 50 (Overall)
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.03
Rank: 25 (Overall)
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

76.00 mcg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg
Rank: 39 (Overall)
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg
Rank: 35 (Overall)
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.18 mg
Rank: 56 (Overall)
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

14.00 mcg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

1.00 mg
Rank: 71 (Overall)
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.40 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.20 mcg
Rank: 40 (Overall)
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-
0 834
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Choline

2.30 mg
Rank: 35 (Overall)
0 19.2
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Fat

0.20 g
Rank: 33 (Overall)
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

266.00 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
42 840
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Iron

0.28 mg
Rank: 37 (Overall)
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
0 1556
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Calcium

16.00 mg
Rank: 26 (Overall)
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
0 92
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Zinc

0.05 mg
Rank: 28 (Overall)
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

27.00 mg
Rank: 19 (Overall)
0 113
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Manganese

0.15 mg
Rank: 26 (Overall)
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg
Rank: 46 (Overall)
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

13.00 mg
Rank: 31 (Overall)
0 318
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Omega 6s

77.00 mg
Rank: 26 (Overall)
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

2.00 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
0 87
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Water Content

86.73 g
Rank: 31 (Overall)
0 95.23
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Ash

0.50 g
Rank: 27 (Overall)
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

47.00 kcal
Rank: 34 (Overall)
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

47.00 kcal
Rank: 33 (Overall)
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

47.00 kcal
Rank: 33 (Overall)
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

266.00 kcal
Rank: 35 (Overall)
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

67.00 kcal
Rank: 24 (Overall)
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

47.00 kcal
Rank: 32 (Overall)
16 461
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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal
Rank: 26 (Overall)
49 420
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Calories in Pie

250.00 kcal
Rank: 37 (Overall)
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Winter

Varieties

Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe

Seedless Variety

25% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits

Color

Orange, Yellow

Inside Color

Orange

Shape

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Sweet, Tart

Origin

China

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

94% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Beer

89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Spirits

82% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Cocktails

97% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Production

Top Producer

Japan

Other Countries

Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey

Top Importer

China

Top Exporter

Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Eriobotrya japonica

Synonym

Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Rosales

Family

Rosaceae

Genus

Eriobotrya

Species

E. japonica

Generic Group

Rose

What is Loquat Good For?

What is Loquat? What is Loquat good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Loquat fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Loquat Benefits are: cancer prevention, heart care, reduces nervous tension, reduces blood circulation problems, reduces stress, regulation of heart rate and strengthening of bones and its general health benefits are: anti-inflammatory properties, controls blood pressure, digestive aid, eye care, helps in weight loss, improves eye vision, maintains healthy cholesterol level and strengthens bones. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are anti-aging benefits, reduces wrinkles, treatment of dark spots and treatment of skin diseases and hair benefits are protects hair. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Loquat side effects are: allergic reaction and its allergy symptoms are diarrhea, itching of mouth, nasal congestion, sneezing, swelling of face and watery eyes. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Loquat.