Cherimoya and Quince
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, 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
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
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
17.71 g
18
15.30 g
25
Fiber
3.00 g
20
1.90 g
27
Sugar
12.87 g
12
Not Available
Protein
1.57 g
14
0.40 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
6
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.13 mg
5
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.64 mg
21
0.20 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.35 mg
10
0.08 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.26 mg
5
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg
11
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
12.60 mg
99+
15.00 mg
40
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.27 mg
25
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
6.00 mcg
34
Not Available
Fat
0.68 g
11
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
287.00 mg
20
197.00 mg
37
Iron
0.27 mg
38
0.70 mg
17
Sodium
7.00 mg
12
4.00 mg
16
Calcium
10.00 mg
34
11.00 mg
32
Magnesium
17.00 mg
17
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
0.16 mg
17
0.04 mg
29
Phosphorus
26.00 mg
20
17.00 mg
28
Manganese
0.09 mg
33
Not Available
Copper
0.07 mg
33
0.13 mg
14
Selenium
Not Available
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
318.00 mg
1
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
56.00 mg
29
49.00 mg
33
Sterol
Water Content
79.39 g
99+
83.80 g
99+
Ash
0.65 g
18
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
75.00 kcal
9
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
Not Available
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
Not Available
130.00 kcal
35
Calories in Pie
Not Available
310.00 kcal
16
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Winter
Varieties
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Conical
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Crunchy
Taste
Sweet
Tart
Origin
Ecuador
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-7.6
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm
Facts
Facts about
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
- 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
Spain
Turkey
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, 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
Spain
Argentina
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Annona cherimola
Cydonia oblonga
Synonym
Not Available
C. vulgaris
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Rosidae
Order
Magnoliales
Rosales
Family
Annonaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Annona
Cydonia
Species
A. cherimola
C. oblonga
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Cherimoya and Quince
We might think that Cherimoya and Quince are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cherimoya and Quince Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cherimoya and Quince is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cherimoya and Quince with peel is Not Available and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 75.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cherimoya and Quince belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cherimoya and Quince is Magnoliales and Rosales respectively. Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
