Quince

Cantaloupe

Quince and Cantaloupe

Quince

Cantaloupe

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress

1.1.1 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, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

15.30 g8.16 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.90 g0.90 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA7.86 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.40 g0.84 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.10

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg169.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mg0.73 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.08 mg0.11 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg21.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

15.00 mg36.70 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.05 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA2.50 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA26.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.10 g0.19 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

197.00 mg267.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.70 mg0.21 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

4.00 mg16.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

11.00 mg9.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

8.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.04 mg0.18 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

17.00 mg15.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NA0.41 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.13 mg0.04 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.41 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg46.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

49.00 mg35.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA10.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

83.80 g90.15 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.40 g0.65 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcalNA

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA34.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA34.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

320.00 kcal350.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal64.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal365.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal316.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Melon

4.2 Season

Winter

Summer

4.3 Varieties

Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM

Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green, Yellow

Orange

4.6 Inside Color

White

Creamy Orange

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Crunchy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Tart

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey

Africa, India

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Sandy

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-75-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm

Dry, Hot

5 Facts

5.1 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.

Cantaloupe is known as rock-melon in some parts of the world.
Christopher columbus first introduced cantaloupes to north america in 1494.
The name 'Cantaloupe' as it is cultivated in papal gardens of cantaloupes, Italy.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Turkey

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Argentina

Spain

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cydonia oblonga

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

6.2 Synonym

C. vulgaris

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Rosales

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Rosaceae

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Cydonia

Cucumis

7.10 Species

C. oblonga

C. melo

7.11 Generic Group

Rose

Gourd

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Difference Between Quince and Cantaloupe

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Cantaloupe with peel is 57.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Quince and Cantaloupe 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 Cantaloupe is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.