Quince and Black cherry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Helps body to rest and sleep, Lower blood pressure, Prevents diabetes, Prevents strokes, Reduces risk of heart 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
Fights against infections, Fights Tooth Decay, Helps in weight loss, Relieves pain, Treatment of migraine
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Fairness, Hydrates skin, Prevents skin cancer, Skin repair, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Cure for hair loss, Increasing hair volume, Prevents hair loss, Strengthening of hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Hoarseness, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Pollen allergies, Sore eyes, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
High doses of black cherry bark can be poisonous and even fatal.
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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), Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.30 g
25
7.50 g
99+
Fiber
1.90 g
27
Not Available
Protein
0.40 g
99+
0.40 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
225.60 mcg
3
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
38
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
0.10 mg
10
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
99+
0.40 mg
36
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.08 mg
99+
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg
32
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
15.00 mg
40
Not Available
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
197.00 mg
37
143.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.70 mg
17
0.20 mg
99+
Sodium
4.00 mg
16
6.90 mg
13
Calcium
11.00 mg
32
11.80 mg
30
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
17.60 mg
16
Zinc
0.04 mg
29
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
17.00 mg
28
10.80 mg
36
Manganese
Not Available
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.13 mg
14
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
26.00 mg
23
Omega 6s
49.00 mg
33
27.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
12.00 mg
7
Water Content
83.80 g
99+
82.20 g
99+
Ash
0.40 g
33
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal
19
63.00 kcal
16
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
Not Available
Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal
35
Not Available
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
16
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Winter
Summer
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
alabamensis, capuli , eximia and hirsuta
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Green, Yellow
Black
Inside Color
White
Maroon
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Fleshy
Taste
Tart
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
North America
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Not Available
Soil pH
6-7
5.5-8
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.
- Black cherry is deciduous tree that belongs to the family of roses.
- Some foods made from Black Cherry fruit include jelly and wine.
- Inner bark of black cherry is used in the manufacture of cough syrup.
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
Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, China, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
France
Top Exporter
Argentina
Turkey
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Prunus Serotina
Synonym
C. vulgaris
wild black cherry, rum cherry and mountain black cherry
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. serotina
Generic Group
Rose
Cherry
Difference Between Quince and Black cherry
We might think that Quince and Black cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Quince and Black cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Quince and Black cherry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Black cherry with peel is 57.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Quince and Black cherry belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Quince and Black cherry is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Black cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Black cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. serotina species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
