Can dogs eat Loquat?
Loquat（びわ）
Safe to feed
A water-rich fruit with beta-carotene. Always remove the seeds before use.
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.
How to serve
Remove the seeds and leaves, and use the ripe flesh. Large, hard seeds can get stuck in the throat or intestines if swallowed. The seeds and leaves contain amygdalin, a cyanogenic glycoside, which can release cyanide (a cyanide compound) in the body if chewed and crushed. Throw the removed seeds and leaves away where your dog can't reach them.
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 when the body is holding excess heat.
(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.