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Loquat
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 47 kcal —
- Protein 0.4 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 10 g 4%
- Fat 0.2 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 1.7 g 6%
- Sodium 1 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 76 µg 8%
- Vitamin C 1 mg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.02 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 0.18 mg 1%
- Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 6%
- Folate (B9) 14 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 16 mg 1%
- Iron 0.28 mg 2%
- Magnesium 13 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 27 mg 2%
- Potassium 266 mg 6%
- Zinc 0.05 mg 0%
- Copper 0.04 mg 4%
- Manganese 0.15 mg 6%
- Selenium 0.6 µg 1%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 47 | 0.4 g | 10 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × cup, cubed | 149 g | 70 | 0.6 g | 16 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 × large | 20 g | 9 | 0.1 g | 2.1 g | 0 g |
| 1 × medium | 16 g | 8 | 0.1 g | 1.7 g | 0 g |
| 1 × small | 13.6 g | 6 | 0.1 g | 1.4 g | 0 g |
| 2 × cup, cubed | 298 g | 140 | 1.3 g | 31 g | 0.6 g |
| ½ × cup, cubed | 74.5 g | 35 | 0.3 g | 7.8 g | 0.1 g |
| 3 × cup, cubed | 447 g | 210 | 1.9 g | 47 g | 0.9 g |
| 4 × cup, cubed | 596 g | 280 | 2.6 g | 62 g | 1.2 g |
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Questions about Loquat
How do you choose ripe loquats?
Look for plump fruit with golden-yellow to orange skin and a little give when pressed; greenish, very firm loquats are underripe. Avoid fruit with large bruises or split skin.
Do you peel loquats before eating them?
You can eat the skin, but many people peel it because it may feel a little tough. Halve the fruit, remove the large seeds and the tough bits around them, then eat the flesh.
Can you eat loquat seeds?
No: remove and discard the seeds rather than eating them. They are large and hard, and are not suitable for eating.
How do you store loquats?
Leave firm, underripe loquats at room temperature until they soften and turn more golden. Refrigerate ripe fruit and eat it within a few days; bring it back to room temperature for a fuller flavour.
What can you cook with loquats?
Their sweet-tart flesh works well in jam, chutney and compote, or poached with a little sugar and lemon. Remove the seeds before cooking, and add lemon juice to cut pieces to slow browning.
What flavours go well with loquats?
Lemon, ginger and cinnamon complement their sweet-tart flavour. Add peeled, sliced loquats to a fruit salad, or serve them with yoghurt or soft cheese.
Are loquats and medlars the same fruit?
No. They are different fruits, although both belong to the rose family: loquats are usually eaten fresh when ripe, while medlars are commonly left to soften before eating.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 169908 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
