Apricot

Quince

Apricot and Quince

Apricot

Quince

Add ⊕

1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

1.2 Skin Benefits

Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles

1.3 Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff

Regulates hair growth

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

✔ ✘

1.6.2 Lactating Women

✔ ✘

1.7 Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

11.00 g15.30 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.00 g1.90 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

9.00 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.40 g0.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.130.03

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

96.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.20 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.24 mg0.08 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.04 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

9.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

10.00 mg15.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.89 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.30 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

89.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

2.80 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.40 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

259.00 mg197.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.40 mg0.70 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg4.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

13.00 mg11.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg8.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.20 mg0.04 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

23.00 mg17.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.08 mgNA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.08 mg0.13 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.10 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

77.00 mg49.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

18.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

86.35 g83.80 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.75 g0.40 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

48.00 kcal57.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

241.00 kcal320.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

58.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal130.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

265.00 kcal310.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Summer

Winter

4.3 Varieties

Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa

Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM

4.4 Seedless Variety

✔ ✘

4.5 Color

Orange, Yellowish-orange

Green, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Yellow

White

4.7 Shape

Oval

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Crunchy

4.9 Taste

Smooth, Sweet

Tart

4.10 Origin

China

Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6.5-86-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Warm

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.

Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

✔ ✘

5.2.2 Beer

✔ ✘

5.2.3 Spirits

✔ ✘

5.2.4 Cocktails

✔ ✘

5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Turkey

5.3.2 Other Countries

Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan

Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

France

Argentina

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Prunus armeniaca

Cydonia oblonga

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

C. vulgaris

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Rosales

7.8 Family

Rosaceae

7.9 Genus

Prunus

Cydonia

7.10 Species

P. armeniaca

C. oblonga

7.11 Generic Group

Rose

Compare Low Calorie Fruits » More

Apricot and Strawberry

Apricot and Lime

Apricot and Carambola

» More

More Compare Low Calorie Fruits

Difference Between Apricot and Quince

We might think that Apricot and Quince are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apricot and Quince Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apricot and Quince is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Quince with peel is 48.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Apricot and Quince belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Apricot and Quince is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.