Gooseberry and Quince
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
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 acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
NA
Side Effects
Gastric irritation
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, 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
10.18 g
99+
15.30 g
25
Fiber
4.30 g
13
1.90 g
27
Protein
0.88 g
31
0.40 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
15.00 mcg
24
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
0.20 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.29 mg
15
0.08 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
20
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
27.70 mg
33
15.00 mg
40
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.37 mg
21
Not Available
Fat
0.58 g
15
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
198.00 mg
36
197.00 mg
37
Iron
0.31 mg
34
0.70 mg
17
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
4.00 mg
16
Calcium
25.00 mg
18
11.00 mg
32
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
0.12 mg
21
0.04 mg
29
Phosphorus
27.00 mg
19
17.00 mg
28
Manganese
0.14 mg
23
Not Available
Copper
0.07 mg
32
0.13 mg
14
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
46.00 mg
17
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
271.00 mg
6
49.00 mg
33
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
Not Available
Water Content
87.87 g
22
83.80 g
99+
Ash
0.49 g
27
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal
29
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
73.00 kcal
14
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
40.00 kcal
35
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
33
130.00 kcal
35
Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal
38
310.00 kcal
16
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Winter
Varieties
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crispy
Crunchy
Taste
Astringent
Tart
Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.8
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Warm
Facts
Facts about
- Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
- They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
- 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
Germany
Turkey
Other Countries
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
Argentina
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa
Cydonia oblonga
Synonym
Ribes grossularia
C. vulgaris
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Saxifragales
Rosales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Ribes
Cydonia
Species
R. uva-crispa
C. oblonga
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Rose
Difference Between Gooseberry and Quince
We might think that Gooseberry and Quince are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gooseberry and Quince Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gooseberry and Quince is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Quince with peel is 44.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gooseberry and Quince belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Gooseberry and Quince is Saxifragales and Rosales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
