Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases
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, Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
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)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina
Color
Green, Yellow
White, Yellow
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
South Pacific
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Humid, Rainfall, Warm
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 milky sap of breadfruit tree is used as glue & bark is used to make papers.
- Breadfruit tree produces 1st fruit after 2-3 years from planting & remains productive for decades.
- The seeds of breadfruit are edible.
Top Producer
Turkey
Jamaica
Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Africa, India, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Argentina
Jamaica
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Artocarpus altilis
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Magnollidae
Species
C. oblonga
A. altilis
Generic Group
Rose
Mulberry
Difference Between Quince and Breadfruit
We might think that Quince and Breadfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Quince and Breadfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Quince and Breadfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Breadfruit with peel is 57.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 103.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Quince and Breadfruit 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 Breadfruit is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Breadfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Breadfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. altilis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.