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Papaya and Quince


Quince and Papaya


Benefits

Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid   
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention   

General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, 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, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots   
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles   

Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff   
Regulates hair growth   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy   
NA   

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy   
Allergic reaction   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
No   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   

Best Time to Eat
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
10.82 g   
99+
15.30 g   
25

Fiber
1.70 g   
29
1.90 g   
27

Sugar
7.82 g   
39
Not Available   

Protein
0.50 g   
99+
0.40 g   
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05   
22
0.03   
25

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
47.00 mcg   
13
2.00 mcg   
33

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg   
36
0.02 mg   
38

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg   
32
0.03 mg   
30

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.36 mg   
40
0.20 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg   
33
0.08 mg   
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg   
99+
0.04 mg   
99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
38.00 mcg   
5
3.00 mcg   
32

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
62.00 mg   
11
15.00 mg   
40

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.30 mg   
23
Not Available   

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg   
24
Not Available   

Lycopene
1,828.00 mcg   
4
Not Available   

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg   
15
Not Available   

Choline
6.10 mg   
19
Not Available   

Fat
0.26 g   
30
0.10 g   
99+

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
182.00 mg   
99+
197.00 mg   
37

Iron
0.25 mg   
40
0.70 mg   
17

Sodium
8.00 mg   
11
4.00 mg   
16

Calcium
20.00 mg   
22
11.00 mg   
32

Magnesium
21.00 mg   
12
8.00 mg   
27

Zinc
0.08 mg   
25
0.04 mg   
29

Phosphorus
10.00 mg   
37
17.00 mg   
28

Manganese
0.04 mg   
99+
Not Available   

Copper
0.11 mg   
19
0.13 mg   
14

Selenium
0.10 mcg   
16
0.60 mcg   
10

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
47.00 mg   
16
0.00 mg   
38

Omega 6s
11.00 mg   
99+
49.00 mg   
33

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
88.00 g   
21
83.80 g   
99+

Ash
0.60 g   
20
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
43.00 kcal   
17
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
39.28 kcal   
22
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
258.00 kcal   
28
320.00 kcal   
14

Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal   
19
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
57.00 kcal   
24
50.00 kcal   
30

Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal   
14
130.00 kcal   
35

Calories in Pie
220.00 kcal   
99+
310.00 kcal   
16

Characteristics

Type
Melon, Tree fruit   
Tree fruit   

Season
All seasons   
Winter   

Varieties
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786   
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Orange, Yellow   
Green, Yellow   

Inside Color
Orange   
White   

Shape
Oval   
Round   

Texture
Fleshy   
Crunchy   

Taste
Luscious, Sweet   
Tart   

Origin
Mexico, Central America   
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained   
Loam, Well-drained   

Soil pH
4.5-8   
6-7   

Climatic Conditions
Warm, Without frosts   
Warm   

Facts

Facts about
  • Papaya seeds show contraceptive effects in male monkeys.
  • Their seeds are used as a replacement for black pepper in some nations due to peppery taste.
  • Papaya is known by funny names like paw paw or papaw and the mamao.
  
  • 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
No   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
India   
Turkey   

Other Countries
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria   
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan   

Top Importer
United States of America   
United States of America   

Top Exporter
Mexico   
Argentina   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Carica papaya   
Cydonia oblonga   

Synonym
Not Available   
C. vulgaris   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Dillenhidae   
Rosidae   

Order
Brassicales   
Rosales   

Family
Caricaceae   
Rosaceae   

Genus
Carica   
Cydonia   

Species
C. papaya   
C. oblonga   

Generic Group
Papaya   
Rose   

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Difference Between Papaya and Quince

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Papaya and Quince with peel is Not Available and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Papaya 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 Papaya and Quince is Brassicales and Rosales respectively. Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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