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Loquat vs. Java plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Loquat and Java plum different?

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

Loquats, raw and Java-plum, (jambolan), 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.
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%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +236.7%
Contains more IronIron +47.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.8%

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
5
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%
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%
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%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1330%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.4%
~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
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
16% 83%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 15.56 g
Water: 83.13 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more OtherOther +38.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.4%
Contains more FatsFats +15%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.2%
~equal in Water ~83.13g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Loquat Java plum
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 Loquat Java plum Opinion
Calories 47kcal 60kcal Java plum
Protein 0.43g 0.72g Java plum
Fats 0.2g 0.23g Java plum
Vitamin C 1mg 14.3mg Java plum
Net carbs 10.44g 15.56g Java plum
Carbs 12.14g 15.56g Java plum
Magnesium 13mg 15mg Java plum
Calcium 16mg 19mg Java plum
Potassium 266mg 79mg Loquat
Iron 0.28mg 0.19mg Loquat
Fiber 1.7g Loquat
Copper 0.04mg Loquat
Zinc 0.05mg Loquat
Phosphorus 27mg 17mg Loquat
Sodium 1mg 14mg Loquat
Vitamin A 1528IU 3IU Loquat
Vitamin A 76µg 0µg Loquat
Manganese 0.148mg Loquat
Selenium 0.6µg Loquat
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.006mg Loquat
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.012mg Loquat
Vitamin B3 0.18mg 0.26mg Java plum
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.038mg 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
Loquat Java plum
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
11%
Loquat
5%
Java plum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Loquat
4%
Java plum

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. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/nutrients
  2. Java plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168150/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.