Quince

American Persimmon

Quince and American Persimmon

Quince

American Persimmon

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention

Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

1.3 Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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)

Along with 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.

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

15.30 g33.50 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.90 gNA

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NANA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.40 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.02

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcgNA

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mgNA

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mgNA

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mgNA

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.08 mgNA

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mgNA

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcgNA

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

15.00 mg66.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NANA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NANA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NANA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NANA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NANA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.10 g0.40 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

197.00 mg310.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.70 mg2.50 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

4.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

11.00 mg27.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

8.00 mgNA

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.04 mgNA

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

17.00 mg26.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NANA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.13 mgNA

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcgNA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mgNA

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

49.00 mgNA

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

83.80 g64.40 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.40 g0.90 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal127.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

320.00 kcal276.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal25.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal345.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal257.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry, Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Winter

Autumn, Winter

4.3 Varieties

Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green, Yellow

Orange, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

White

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Crunchy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Tart

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey

Eastern United States

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-76.5-7.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

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.

It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Turkey

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Argentina

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cydonia oblonga

Diospyros virginiana

6.2 Synonym

C. vulgaris

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Rosales

Ericales

7.8 Family

Rosaceae

Ebenaceae

7.9 Genus

Cydonia

Diospyros

7.10 Species

C. oblonga

D. virginiana

7.11 Generic Group

Rose

Not Available

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Difference Between Quince and American Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and American Persimmon with peel is 57.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Quince and American Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Quince and American Persimmon is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.