Date and Quince

Date

Quince

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones

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

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, 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

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain

Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

Best Time to Eat

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

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

Carbs

75.03 g

15.30 g

Fiber

8.00 g

1.90 g

Sugar

63.35 g

Not Available

Protein

2.45 g

0.40 g

99+

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.03

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg

2.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg

0.02 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg

0.03 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.27 mg

0.20 mg

99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.59 mg

0.08 mg

99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.17 mg

0.04 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg

3.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.40 mg

99+

15.00 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg

Not Available

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.70 mcg

Not Available

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Not Available

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

75.00 mcg

Not Available

Choline

6.30 mg

Not Available

Fat

0.39 g

0.10 g

99+

Minerals

Potassium

656.00 mg

197.00 mg

Iron

1.02 mg

0.70 mg

Sodium

2.00 mg

4.00 mg

Calcium

39.00 mg

11.00 mg

Magnesium

43.00 mg

8.00 mg

Zinc

0.29 mg

0.04 mg

Phosphorus

62.00 mg

17.00 mg

Manganese

0.26 mg

Not Available

Copper

0.21 mg

0.13 mg

Selenium

3.00 mcg

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

3.00 mg

0.00 mg

Omega 6s

16.00 mg

99+

49.00 mg

Sterol

Water Content

20.53 g

99+

83.80 g

99+

Ash

1.60 g

0.40 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

282.00 kcal

57.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

290.00 kcal

320.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

461.00 kcal

50.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

384.00 kcal

130.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

321.00 kcal

310.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Tropical

Tree fruit

Season

Spring, Summer

Winter

Varieties

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM

Seedless Variety

Color

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Green, Yellow

Inside Color

Brown

White

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Crunchy

Taste

Sweet

Tart

Origin

Iraq

Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

8-10

6-7

Climatic Conditions

Hot, Warm

Warm

Facts

Facts about

Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.

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

Not Available

Yes

Beer

Not Available

Yes

Spirits

Not Available

Yes

Cocktails

Not Available

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Egypt

Turkey

Other Countries

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

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

Top Importer

India

United States of America

Top Exporter

United Arab Emirates

Argentina

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Phoenix Dactylifera

Cydonia oblonga

Synonym

Not Available

C. vulgaris

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Arecidae

Rosidae

Order

Arecales

Rosales

Family

Arecaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Phoenix

Cydonia

Species

P. dactylifera

C. oblonga

Generic Group

Palm

Rose

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Difference Between Date and Quince

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Quince with peel is 282.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date and Quince belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Date and Quince is Arecales and Rosales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.