Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
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
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
NA
Regulates hair growth
Side Effects
NA
Allergic reaction
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Color
Purple
Green, Yellow
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Soil Type
NA
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Warm
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.
Other Countries
NA
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Argentina
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Cydonia oblonga
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
C. vulgaris
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Clusiaceae
Rosaceae
Species
G. mangostana
C. oblonga
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Quince
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Quince are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Quince Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Quince is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Quince with peel is 63.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen and Quince is Malpighiales and Rosales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.