Cherimoya vs loquat: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: cherimoya scores 68/100 and loquat 70/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Cherimoya
75 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup pieces: 160 g
Loquat
47 kcal per 100 g. 5 large fruits: 100 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesLoquat75 vs 47 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinCherimoya1.6 vs 0.4 g per 100 g
- More fiberCherimoya3 vs 1.7 g per 100 g
- Less sugarLoquat13 vs 0 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even287 vs 266 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even0.2 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Cherimoya, 100 g | Loquat, 100 g | Cherimoya, 160 g | Loquat, 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 75 kcal | 47 kcal | 120 kcal | 47 kcal |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 0.4 g | 2.5 g | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g | 12 g | 28 g | 12 g |
| Sugars | 13 g | 0 g | 21 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3 g | 1.7 g | 4.8 g | 1.7 g |
| Fat | 0.7 g | 0.2 g | 1.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | <0.1 g | 0.4 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 13 mg | 1 mg | 20 mg | 1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 76 µg | 0 µg | 76 µg |
| Potassium | 287 mg | 266 mg | 459 mg | 266 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.3 mg | 0.4 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 16 mg | 16 mg | 16 mg |
| Magnesium | 17 mg | 13 mg | 27 mg | 13 mg |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 1 mg | 11 mg | 1 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.