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Java plum vs. Loquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Java plum and Loquat different?

  • Java plum is higher in Vitamin C, however, Loquat is richer in Vitamin A, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Java plum is 15% higher.

Java-plum, (jambolan), raw and Loquats, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.7% 7% 7.1% 0% 0% 7.3% 1.8% 0% 0%
Loquat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 4.8% 23% 11% 13% 1.4% 12% 0.13% 19% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +236.7%
Contains more IronIron +47.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 48% 0.18% 0% 0% 1.5% 2.8% 4.9% 0% 8.8% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Loquat
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 92% 0% 0% 4.8% 5.5% 3.4% 0% 23% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1330%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +163.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 83%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 15.56 g
Water: 83.13 g
Other: 0.36 g
Loquat
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12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.4%
Contains more FatsFats +15%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.2%
Contains more OtherOther +38.9%
~equal in Water ~86.73g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Java plum Loquat Opinion
Calories 60kcal 47kcal Java plum
Protein 0.72g 0.43g Java plum
Fats 0.23g 0.2g Java plum
Vitamin C 14.3mg 1mg Java plum
Net carbs 15.56g 10.44g Java plum
Carbs 15.56g 12.14g Java plum
Magnesium 15mg 13mg Java plum
Calcium 19mg 16mg Java plum
Potassium 79mg 266mg Loquat
Iron 0.19mg 0.28mg Loquat
Fiber 1.7g Loquat
Copper 0.04mg Loquat
Zinc 0.05mg Loquat
Phosphorus 17mg 27mg Loquat
Sodium 14mg 1mg Loquat
Vitamin A 3IU 1528IU Loquat
Vitamin A 0µg 76µg Loquat
Manganese 0.148mg Loquat
Selenium 0.6µg Loquat
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.019mg Loquat
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.024mg Loquat
Vitamin B3 0.26mg 0.18mg Java plum
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.1mg Loquat
Folate 14µg Loquat
Saturated Fat 0.04g Java plum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g Loquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g Loquat
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Java plum Loquat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
5%
Java plum
11%
Loquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Java plum
10%
Loquat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Loquat
Loquat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Loquat
Loquat contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Java plum
Java plum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 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. Java plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168150/nutrients
  2. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/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.