Plum and Quince
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, 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, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
11.42 g
99+
15.30 g
25
Fiber
1.40 g
32
1.90 g
27
Sugar
9.92 g
22
Not Available
Protein
0.70 g
99+
0.40 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06
21
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
17.00 mcg
22
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
33
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
33
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg
35
0.20 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg
99+
0.08 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
5.00 mcg
30
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.50 mg
99+
15.00 mg
40
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.26 mg
26
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
6.40 mcg
12
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
73.00 mcg
19
Not Available
Choline
1.90 mg
31
Not Available
Fat
0.28 g
29
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
157.00 mg
99+
197.00 mg
37
Iron
0.17 mg
99+
0.70 mg
17
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
4.00 mg
16
Calcium
6.00 mg
39
11.00 mg
32
Magnesium
7.00 mg
28
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.04 mg
29
Phosphorus
16.00 mg
29
17.00 mg
28
Manganese
0.05 mg
99+
Not Available
Copper
0.06 mg
39
0.13 mg
14
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
44.00 mg
36
49.00 mg
33
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.00 mg
12
Not Available
Water Content
87.02 g
26
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
46.00 kcal
27
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
49.00 kcal
16
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
240.00 kcal
34
320.00 kcal
14
Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal
17
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
71.00 kcal
16
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
310.00 kcal
9
130.00 kcal
35
Calories in Pie
294.00 kcal
20
310.00 kcal
16
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Winter
Varieties
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Grainy
Crunchy
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Tart
Origin
Caucasus
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm
Facts
Facts about
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
- 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
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United Kingdom
United States of America
Top Exporter
Chile
Argentina
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica
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
Prunus
Cydonia
Species
P. domestica
C. oblonga
Generic Group
Rose
Rose
Difference Between Plum and Quince
We might think that Plum and Quince are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Plum and Quince Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Plum and Quince is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Plum and Quince with peel is 46.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Plum 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 Plum and Quince is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Plum belongs to Rosaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
