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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Supports healthy Liver function, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Neutralizes irritable bowel syndrome, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents constipation, Prevents gall stones, Prevents high blood pressure, Helps prevent Parkinson's disease, Reduces risk of asthma, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

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
Boosts immune system, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Whitens teeth

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of puffy eyes

Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

-
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, May consist of poisonous seeds

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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

15.30 g13.81 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.90 g2.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.10 g10.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.40 g0.30 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.02
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.00 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.00 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.08 mg0.10 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.00 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

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

15.00 mg4.60 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.20 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcg2.20 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-29.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg3.40 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.10 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

197.00 mg107.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.70 mg0.10 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

4.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

11.00 mg6.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

8.00 mg5.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.04 mg0.00 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

17.00 mg11.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.10 mg0.00 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.13 mg0.00 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg9.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

49.00 mg43.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg12.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

83.80 g85.60 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.40 g0.20 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal52.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

57.00 kcal48.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

57.00 kcal48.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

320.00 kcal243.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal67.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal47.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal265.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Tree fruit

Season

Winter
All seasons

Varieties

Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Arkansas Black, Sampion, Pink Lady, Cameo, Jonagold, Mc Intosh, Ananasrenette, Lobo, Pacific Rose, Yellow transparent and Bramley

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Yellow
Green, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

White
White

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Crunchy
Crunchy

Taste

Tart
Sweet, Sweet-Sour

Origin

Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Central Asia, Middle East Asia

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained
Loam

Soil pH

6-76-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Cold

Facts

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.
  • Apples can be as small as a pea and as big as a pumpkin.
  • There are more than 8000 varieties of apples.
  • Life of an Apple tree can be more than 100 years.
  • Apples contain 25% air, therefore they float in water.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Turkey
China

Other Countries

Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Chile, France, India, Iran, Italy, Poland, Russia, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
Russia

Top Exporter

Argentina
China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cydonia oblonga
Malus Domestica

Synonym

C. vulgaris
Malus Communis or Malus Pumila or Pyrus Malus

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

Cydonia
Malus

Species

C. oblonga
M. domestica

Generic Group

Rose
Rose

Difference Between Quince and Apple

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Apple with peel is 57.00 kcal and 52.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Quince and Apple 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 Quince and Apple is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Apple belongs to Rosaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Apple belongs to Malus genus of M. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.