Can dogs eat Loquat?
Loquat（びわ）
With care
A water-rich fruit with beta-carotene. The seeds and leaves are never used.
41 kcal per 100 g
What kind of food is this?
At 41 kcal per 100 g and nearly 90% water, this is a light fruit. It contains 68 µg of vitamin A.
The orange color of the flesh comes from carotenoids such as beta-carotene. Dogs can convert beta-carotene into vitamin A in the body, and vitamin A supports vision and the health of skin and mucous membranes.
On the other hand, the seeds and leaves contain cyanogenic glycosides. This is a fruit where the part you feed and the parts you discard must be kept clearly separate.
How to serve
Always remove the seeds and leaves and use only ripe flesh. Seeds are a concern not only for their compounds but also for blockage if swallowed.
Nutrition
Loquat (per 100 g, raw)
Japan's Standard Tables of Food Composition (8th ed.)
| Energy | 41 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10.6 g |
| Calcium | 13 mg |
| Phosphorus | 9 mg |
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| Fiber | 1.6 g |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 88.6 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 160 mg |
| Magnesium | 14 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
| Copper | 0.04 mg |
| Iodine | 0 µg |
| Selenium | 0 µg |
| Manganese | 0.27 mg |
| Vitamin A | 68 µg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg |
| EPA | − |
| DHA | − |
| Alpha-linolenic acid | − |
"−" means the item is not listed in the source table (it does not mean zero).
In food-energetics terms
In food-energetics terms it is classified as 'cooling.' It is thought to gently cool the body and is often chosen in hot weather.
(Food energetics is a long-standing idea of supporting the body through everyday meals. Treat it as one extra hint alongside the nutrition numbers.)
How much for your dog?
Get daily estimates from weight and activity level.