Loquat
Description
The loquat is a yellow, plum-like fruit of the evergreen Eriobotrya Japonica. In proportion to its size and caloric density, the loquat contains moderate amounts of potassium and provitamin A carotenoids.
Available April and May.
Caloric Content
| 1 | |
| Calories: | 5 |
| Protein: | .04 gm |
| Carbohydrates: | 1.2 gm |
| Fiber: | .05 gm |
| Total fats: | .02 gm |
| Saturated fats: | .004 gm |
| Unsaturated fats: | .01 gm |
| Cholesterol: | 0 mg |
1. 16 grams
Vitamin Content
| 1 | USRDA | |
| Vitamin A: | 151 | 5000 IU |
| Thiamine: | .002 | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-2: | .002 | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-6: | - | 2.0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12: | 0 | 6 mcg |
| Biotin: | - | 300 mcg |
| Niacin: | .018 | 20 mg |
| Pantothenic Acid: | - | 10 mg |
| Folic acid: | - | 400 mcg |
| Vitamin C: | .1 | 60 mg |
| Vitamin E: | - | 30 IU |
1. 16 grams
Mineral Content
| 1 | USRDA | |
| Calcium: | 2 | 1000 mg |
| Copper: | .004 | 2 mg |
| Iron: | .03 | 18 mg |
| Magnesium: | 1 | 400 mg |
| Manganese: | .015 | n/a mg |
| Phosphorus: | 3 | 1000 mg |
| Potassium: | 26 | n/a mg |
| Selenium: | - | n/a mcg |
| Sodium: | 0 | n/a mg |
| Zinc: | 0 | 15 mg |
1. 16 grams
Amino Acid Content
| 1 | |
| Tryptophan: | 0 gm |
| Threonine: | .001 gm |
| Isoleucine: | .001 gm |
| Leucine: | .003 gm |
| Lysine: | .002 gm |
| Methionine: | 0 gm |
| Cysteine: | .001 gm |
| Phenylalanine: | .001 gm |
| Tyrosine: | .001 gm |
| Valine: | .002 gm |
| Arginine: | .001 gm |
| Histidine: | .001 gm |
| Alanine: | .002 gm |
| Aspartic acid: | .006 gm |
| Glutamic acid: | .006 gm |
| Glycine: | .002 gm |
| Proline: | .003 gm |
| Serine: | .002 gm |
1. 16 grams
References
Kirschmann, John D. Nutrition Almanac: Nutrition Search. McGraw-Hill: New York. 1984.
Produce Availability & Merchandising Guide. The Packer. 1989.
United States Department of Agriculture. Composition of Foods: Nut and Seed Products-Raw-Processed-Prepared. Washington D.C. 1984.
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