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Loquat vs. Acerola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Loquat and Acerola

  • Loquat has more Vitamin B6, however, Acerola is higher in Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Acerola covers your daily Vitamin C needs 1863% more than Loquat.
  • Acerola contains 11 times less Vitamin B6 than Loquat. Loquat contains 0.1mg of Vitamin B6, while Acerola contains 0.009mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Loquats, raw and Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Loquat
6
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Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.5%
Contains more Potassium +82.2%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +115%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 12% 24% 1% 2% 14% 20% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 8% 13% 5% 13% 1% 3% 29% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.5%
Contains more Potassium +82.2%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +115%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Loquat
2
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Contains more Vitamin A +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +167660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02
Equal in Folate - 14
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 0% 0% 4% 5% 6% 4% 0% 24% 11% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 0% 0% 5592% 5% 14% 8% 19% 3% 11% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +167660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02
Equal in Folate - 14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Loquat
3
:
Contains more Carbs +57.9%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Fats +50%
Equal in Protein - 0.4
Equal in Water - 91.41
12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
8% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.69 g
Water: 91.41 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Carbs +57.9%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Fats +50%
Equal in Protein - 0.4
Equal in Water - 91.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Loquat
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +925%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.09
29% 6% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +925%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.09

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Loquat Acerola
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Loquat Acerola Opinion
Net carbs 10.44g 6.59g Loquat
Protein 0.43g 0.4g Loquat
Fats 0.2g 0.3g Acerola
Carbs 12.14g 7.69g Loquat
Calories 47kcal 32kcal Loquat
Fiber 1.7g 1.1g Loquat
Calcium 16mg 12mg Loquat
Iron 0.28mg 0.2mg Loquat
Magnesium 13mg 18mg Acerola
Phosphorus 27mg 11mg Loquat
Potassium 266mg 146mg Loquat
Sodium 1mg 7mg Loquat
Zinc 0.05mg 0.1mg Acerola
Copper 0.04mg 0.086mg Acerola
Manganese 0.148mg Loquat
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 1528IU 767IU Loquat
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 38µg Loquat
Vitamin C 1mg 1677.6mg Acerola
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.02mg Acerola
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.06mg Acerola
Vitamin B3 0.18mg 0.4mg Acerola
Vitamin B5 0.309mg Acerola
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.009mg Loquat
Folate 14µg 14µg
Tryptophan 0.005mg Loquat
Threonine 0.015mg Loquat
Isoleucine 0.015mg Loquat
Leucine 0.026mg Loquat
Lysine 0.023mg Loquat
Methionine 0.004mg Loquat
Phenylalanine 0.014mg Loquat
Valine 0.021mg Loquat
Histidine 0.007mg Loquat
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.068g Loquat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.082g Acerola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.09g Loquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Loquat Acerola
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Loquat
475%
Acerola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Loquat
8%
Acerola

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Loquat
Loquat contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/nutrients
  2. Acerola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171686/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.