Quince and Apricot
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.30 g
25
11.00 g
99+
Fiber
1.90 g
27
2.00 g
26
Sugar
Not Available
9.00 g
28
Protein
0.40 g
99+
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.13
13
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
96.00 mcg
6
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
38
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
99+
0.60 mg
25
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.08 mg
99+
0.24 mg
22
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.05 mg
33
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg
32
9.00 mcg
26
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
15.00 mg
40
10.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.89 mg
11
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
3.30 mcg
20
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
89.00 mcg
15
Choline
Not Available
2.80 mg
29
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
197.00 mg
37
259.00 mg
26
Iron
0.70 mg
17
0.40 mg
29
Sodium
4.00 mg
16
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
11.00 mg
32
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.04 mg
29
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
17.00 mg
28
23.00 mg
22
Manganese
Not Available
0.08 mg
36
Copper
0.13 mg
14
0.08 mg
30
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
49.00 mg
33
77.00 mg
26
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
18.00 mg
6
Water Content
83.80 g
99+
86.35 g
31
Ash
0.40 g
33
0.75 g
15
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal
19
48.00 kcal
25
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
320.00 kcal
14
241.00 kcal
33
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
63.00 kcal
17
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
58.00 kcal
23
Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal
35
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
16
265.00 kcal
31
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Winter
Summer
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Yellow
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Crunchy
Fleshy
Taste
Tart
Smooth, Sweet
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7
6.5-8
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Dry, Hot
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.
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
Turkey
Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Argentina
France
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Prunus armeniaca
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Not Available
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
Prunus
Species
C. oblonga
P. armeniaca
Generic Group
Rose
Rose
Difference Between Quince and Apricot
We might think that Quince and Apricot are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Quince and Apricot Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Quince and Apricot is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Apricot with peel is 57.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Quince and Apricot 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 Apricot is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
