Dragonfruit and Quince
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
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, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
NA
Side Effects
NA
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Not Available
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
100 g
Carbs
14.00 g
32
15.30 g
25
Fiber
1.00 g
36
1.90 g
27
Sugar
8.00 g
36
Not Available
Protein
2.00 g
10
0.40 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.14
12
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.16 mg
99+
0.20 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.08 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg
99+
15.00 mg
40
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
Not Available
197.00 mg
37
Iron
0.65 mg
19
0.70 mg
17
Sodium
Not Available
4.00 mg
16
Calcium
8.80 mg
36
11.00 mg
32
Magnesium
Not Available
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
Not Available
0.04 mg
29
Phosphorus
36.10 mg
12
17.00 mg
28
Copper
Not Available
0.13 mg
14
Selenium
Not Available
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
Not Available
49.00 mg
33
Sterol
Water Content
87.00 g
27
83.80 g
99+
Ash
0.40 g
33
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
60.00 kcal
18
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
Not Available
320.00 kcal
14
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
33
130.00 kcal
35
Calories in Pie
Not Available
310.00 kcal
16
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Early fall, Summer
Winter
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Magenta, Pink
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Crunchy
Taste
Bland
Tart
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-7
6-7
Climatic Conditions
NA
Warm
Facts
Facts about
NA
- 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
NA
Turkey
Other Countries
NA
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Vietnam
Argentina
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Cydonia oblonga
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
C. vulgaris
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Rosidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Cydonia
Species
H. undatus
C. oblonga
Generic Group
Cactus
Rose
Difference Between Dragonfruit and Quince
We might think that Dragonfruit and Quince are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Quince Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Quince is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Quince with peel is 60.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit 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 Dragonfruit and Quince is Caryophyllales and Rosales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
