Quince and Banana
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
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
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
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)
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
22.80 g
11
Fiber
1.90 g
27
2.60 g
23
Sugar
Not Available
12.20 g
15
Protein
0.40 g
99+
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
38
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
0.10 mg
10
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
99+
0.70 mg
17
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.08 mg
99+
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.40 mg
1
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg
32
20.00 mcg
15
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
15.00 mg
40
8.70 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.50 mcg
32
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
22.00 mcg
29
Choline
Not Available
9.80 mg
7
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
197.00 mg
37
358.00 mg
11
Iron
0.70 mg
17
0.30 mg
35
Sodium
4.00 mg
16
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
11.00 mg
32
5.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
27.00 mg
7
Zinc
0.04 mg
29
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
17.00 mg
28
22.00 mg
23
Manganese
Not Available
0.30 mg
15
Copper
0.13 mg
14
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
1.00 mcg
7
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
49.00 mg
33
46.00 mg
35
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
36.00 mg
3
Water Content
83.80 g
99+
74.90 g
99+
Ash
0.40 g
33
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal
19
95.29 kcal
6
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
89.00 kcal
7
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
85.71 kcal
7
Calories in Dried Form
320.00 kcal
14
105.00 kcal
39
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
121.00 kcal
3
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
100.00 kcal
10
Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal
35
120.00 kcal
36
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
16
269.00 kcal
30
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Tropical
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Green, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Round
Curving Cylinder
Texture
Crunchy
Fleshy
Taste
Tart
Sweet
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Papua New Guinea
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7
5.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm
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.
- As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
- Bananas float in water.
- There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
- Eating this fruit will cheer you up.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
India
Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Argentina
Ecuador
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Liliidae
Order
Rosales
Zingiberales
Family
Rosaceae
Musaceae
Genus
Cydonia
Musa
Species
C. oblonga
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Generic Group
Rose
Banana
Difference Between Quince and Banana
We might think that Quince and Banana are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Quince and Banana Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Quince and Banana is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Banana with peel is 57.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Quince and Banana 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 Banana is Rosales and Zingiberales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
