Apricot and Quince
Benefits
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
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
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
11.00 g
99+
15.30 g
25
Fiber
2.00 g
26
1.90 g
27
Sugar
9.00 g
28
Not Available
Protein
1.40 g
16
0.40 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.13
13
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
96.00 mcg
6
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
25
0.20 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24 mg
22
0.08 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
33
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
9.00 mcg
26
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg
99+
15.00 mg
40
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.89 mg
11
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.30 mcg
20
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg
15
Not Available
Choline
2.80 mg
29
Not Available
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
259.00 mg
26
197.00 mg
37
Iron
0.40 mg
29
0.70 mg
17
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
4.00 mg
16
Calcium
13.00 mg
28
11.00 mg
32
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.04 mg
29
Phosphorus
23.00 mg
22
17.00 mg
28
Manganese
0.08 mg
36
Not Available
Copper
0.08 mg
30
0.13 mg
14
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
77.00 mg
26
49.00 mg
33
Sterol
Phytosterol
18.00 mg
6
Not Available
Water Content
86.35 g
31
83.80 g
99+
Ash
0.75 g
15
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
48.00 kcal
25
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
241.00 kcal
33
320.00 kcal
14
Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal
17
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
58.00 kcal
23
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
130.00 kcal
35
Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal
31
310.00 kcal
16
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Winter
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
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Crunchy
Taste
Smooth, Sweet
Tart
Origin
China
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-8
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Warm
Facts
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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
Turkey
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
France
Argentina
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca
Cydonia oblonga
Synonym
Not Available
C. vulgaris
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Rosales
Family
Rosaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Prunus
Cydonia
Species
P. armeniaca
C. oblonga
Generic Group
Rose
Rose
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.
