How healthy is loquat?
Is loquat healthy? Yes, for most people. Loquat scores 70/100 on the HowHealthyIs Score: 100 g provides 47 kcal, 76 µg vitamin A and 1.7 g fiber. Loquats are low in calories and a source of vitamin A (as beta-carotene) and potassium. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Score explained
The score compares nutrient density per 100 kcal across every food we cover (NRF9.3 method). Loquat ranks higher than 70% of them.
Counts in favor (% daily value per 100 kcal)
- Vitamin A18%
- Fiber13%
- Potassium12%
- Magnesium7%
- Iron3%
- Calcium3%
- Vitamin C2%
- Protein2%
- Vitamin E0%
Counts against
- Saturated fat0%
- Added sugars0%
- Sodium0%
Raw NRF9.3: 60 minus 1 = 59. The score is not a verdict on whether to eat a food; portion, the whole meal and your own health matter more. Full methodology
How many calories are in loquat?
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per portion | %DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 47 kcal | 47 kcal | |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g | 12 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | 0% |
| Omega-3 fats | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 76 µg | 76 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Folate | 14 µg | 14 µg | 4% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 16 mg | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 266 mg | 266 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 13 mg | 13 mg | 3% |
| Zinc | <0.1 mg | <0.1 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 1 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Loquats, raw" (FDC 169908). Values rounded.
Why is loquat good for you?
A typical portion does not supply 10% or more of the daily value for any of the nine nutrients we score.
Good ways to use it
- Snacking in season
- Jams and compotes with modest sugar
What should you watch out for?
- The seeds contain compounds that release cyanide; do not eat or grind them.
Which fruits score higher?
Other fruits with more nutrition per calorie. Variety matters more than picking one winner.