Quince

Blackcurrant

Quince and Blackcurrant

Quince

Blackcurrant

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, 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

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling

Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.30 g15.40 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.90 g3.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

8.10 g7.40 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.40 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.09

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mg0.30 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.08 mg0.40 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg9.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

15.00 mg181.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg1.00 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcg14.60 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-15.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

8.40 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.10 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

197.00 mg322.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.70 mg1.54 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

4.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

11.00 mg55.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

8.00 mg24.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.04 mg0.27 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

17.00 mg59.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.10 mg0.26 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.13 mg0.09 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.30 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg72.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

49.00 mg107.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg12.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

83.80 g81.96 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.40 g0.86 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal63.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

57.00 kcal63.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

57.00 kcal63.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

320.00 kcal283.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal63.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal108.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal183.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal270.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Berry

Season

Winter

Summer

Varieties

Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM

Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green, Yellow

Black

Inside Color

White

Grey

Shape

Round

Texture

Crunchy

Juicy

Taste

Tart

Origin

Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey

Asia, Europe

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-76-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm

Cold, Moist

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.

The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Turkey

Russia

Other Countries

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

New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Argentina

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cydonia oblonga

Ribes nigrum

Synonym

C. vulgaris

R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Rosales

Saxifragales

Family

Rosaceae

Grossulariaceae

Genus

Cydonia

Ribes

Species

C. oblonga

R. nigrum

Generic Group

Rose

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Quince and Blackcurrant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Blackcurrant with peel is 57.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Quince and Blackcurrant 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 Blackcurrant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.