Loquat
Categories
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 47 kcal |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Carbs | 12.1 g |
Loquat is a small, yellow-orange stone fruit native to China and widely grown across the Mediterranean, Japan and parts of South America, typically eaten raw out of hand or used in jams, compotes and fruit salads. Per 100 g, raw loquat provides 47 kcal, 0.4 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat, 12.1 g of carbohydrates and 1.7 g of dietary fibre, with 6.3 g coming from sugars. It is a notable source of potassium at 266 mg per 100 g, and also contributes 76.4 mcg of vitamin A and 14 mcg of folate per 100 g. No glycemic index value is available for loquat. It fits vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo dietary patterns.
How many calories in a loquat?
Raw loquat contains 47 kcal per 100 g. A single loquat fruit typically weighs around 20–30 g, putting one fruit at roughly 10–14 kcal.
How much potassium is in loquat?
Loquat provides 266 mg of potassium per 100 g, making it a reasonably good fruit source of this mineral. That figure is notably higher than common fruits like apples or pears.
Is loquat vegan-friendly?
Yes, loquat is entirely plant-based and suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets. It is also gluten-free, dairy-free and compatible with paleo eating patterns.
Diets
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Glycemic Index
approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 47.0 kcal |
| Protein | 0.43 g |
| Fat | 0.20 g |
| Carbs | 12.1 g |
| Sugars | 6.3 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g |
| Starch | 0 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.040 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0.008 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.091 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.013 g |
| Omega-6 | 0.079 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 16.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.28 mg |
| Magnesium | 13.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 27.0 mg |
| Potassium | 266 mg |
| Sodium | 1.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.050 mg |
| Copper | 0.040 mg |
| Manganese | 0.15 mg |
| Selenium | 0.60 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 76.4 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 1.0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.019 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.024 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.18 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.10 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 14.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
