Breadfruit and Quince
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
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
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
27.12 g
6
15.30 g
25
Fiber
4.90 g
11
1.90 g
27
Sugar
11.00 g
17
Not Available
Protein
1.07 g
22
0.40 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
22.00 mcg
19
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg
3
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.90 mg
11
0.20 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.46 mg
5
0.08 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg
21
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.00 mg
31
15.00 mg
40
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.50 mcg
32
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
22.00 mcg
29
Not Available
Choline
9.80 mg
7
Not Available
Fat
0.23 g
32
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
490.00 mg
5
197.00 mg
37
Iron
0.54 mg
23
0.70 mg
17
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
4.00 mg
16
Calcium
17.00 mg
24
11.00 mg
32
Magnesium
25.00 mg
9
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
0.12 mg
21
0.04 mg
29
Phosphorus
30.00 mg
17
17.00 mg
28
Manganese
0.06 mg
99+
Not Available
Copper
0.08 mg
26
0.13 mg
14
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
18.00 mg
26
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
48.00 mg
34
49.00 mg
33
Sterol
Water Content
70.65 g
99+
83.80 g
99+
Ash
0.93 g
10
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
103.00 kcal
4
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
320.00 kcal
14
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
300.00 kcal
3
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
Not Available
130.00 kcal
35
Calories in Pie
80.00 kcal
99+
310.00 kcal
16
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Winter
Varieties
Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
White, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Tough
Crunchy
Taste
Bland
Tart
Origin
South Pacific
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7.5
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall, Warm
Warm
Facts
Facts about
- The milky sap of breadfruit tree is used as glue & bark is used to make papers.
- Breadfruit tree produces 1st fruit after 2-3 years from planting & remains productive for decades.
- The seeds of breadfruit are edible.
- 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
Jamaica
Turkey
Other Countries
Africa, India, United States of America
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Jamaica
Argentina
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Artocarpus altilis
Cydonia oblonga
Synonym
Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa
C. vulgaris
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Rosales
Family
Moraceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Cydonia
Species
A. altilis
C. oblonga
Generic Group
Mulberry
Rose
Difference Between Breadfruit and Quince
We might think that Breadfruit and Quince are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Breadfruit and Quince Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Breadfruit and Quince is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Breadfruit and Quince with peel is Not Available and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 103.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Breadfruit and Quince belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Breadfruit and Quince is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Breadfruit belongs to Moraceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Breadfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. altilis species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
