Loquat vs quince: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: loquat scores 70/100 and quince 71/100, 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.
Loquat
47 kcal per 100 g. 5 large fruits: 100 g
Quince
57 kcal per 100 g. 1 fruit: 92 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesLoquat47 vs 57 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even0.4 vs 0.4 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1.7 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even0 vs 0 g per 100 g
- More potassiumLoquat266 vs 197 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Loquat, 100 g | Quince, 100 g | Loquat, 100 g | Quince, 92 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 47 kcal | 57 kcal | 47 kcal | 52 kcal |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 0.4 g | 0.4 g | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g | 15 g | 12 g | 14 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 1.9 g | 1.7 g | 1.7 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | <0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 15 mg | 1 mg | 14 mg |
| Vitamin A | 76 µg | 2 µg | 76 µg | 1.8 µg |
| Potassium | 266 mg | 197 mg | 266 mg | 181 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.7 mg | 0.3 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 11 mg | 16 mg | 10 mg |
| Magnesium | 13 mg | 8 mg | 13 mg | 7.4 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 4 mg | 1 mg | 3.7 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.