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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
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, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
NA

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

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)
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

15.23 g15.30 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.10 g1.90 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.75 gNA
0 63.35
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Protein

0.36 g0.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.03
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0 426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.02 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.16 mg0.20 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.05 mg0.08 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

7.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

4.30 mg15.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.12 mgNA
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.40 mcgNA
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

44.00 mcgNA
0 834
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Choline

5.10 mgNA
0 14.2
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Fat

0.14 g0.10 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

116.00 mg197.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.18 mg0.70 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg4.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

9.00 mg11.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

7.00 mg8.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.04 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

12.00 mg17.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.05 mgNA
0 3.3
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Copper

0.08 mg0.13 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

1.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

93.00 mg49.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

8.00 mgNA
0 87
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Water Content

83.96 g83.80 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.32 g0.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal57.00 kcal
15 299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

NANA
0 187
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Calories in Dried Form

NA320.00 kcal
32 747
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Calories in Canned Form

NANA
17 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17 461
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Calories in Jam

240.00 kcal130.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

282.00 kcal310.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Tree fruit

Season

Autumn, Summer, Winter
Winter

Varieties

Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM

Seedless Variety

Color

Yellow
Green, Yellow

Inside Color

White
White

Shape

Pear
Round

Texture

Grainy
Crunchy

Taste

Crunchy, Sweet
Tart

Origin

China, Japan
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-7.56-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Hot, Without frosts
Warm

Facts

Facts about

  • The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
  • The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
  • This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Turkey

Other Countries

Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan

Top Importer

Europe
United States of America

Top Exporter

China
Argentina

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Pyrus communis
Cydonia oblonga

Synonym

Not Available
C. vulgaris

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Rosales
Rosales

Family

Rosaceae
Rosaceae

Genus

Pyrus
Cydonia

Species

P. communis
C. oblonga

Generic Group

Rose
Rose

Difference Between Pear and Quince

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

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