Quince and Carambola
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke 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
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Nausea, Vomiting
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.30 g
25
6.73 g
99+
Fiber
1.90 g
27
2.80 g
22
Sugar
Not Available
3.98 g
99+
Protein
0.40 g
99+
1.04 g
23
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.15
11
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
38
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
99+
0.37 mg
39
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.08 mg
99+
0.39 mg
8
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg
32
12.00 mcg
23
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
15.00 mg
40
34.40 mg
24
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
66.00 mcg
21
Choline
Not Available
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.33 g
25
Minerals
Potassium
197.00 mg
37
133.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.70 mg
17
0.08 mg
99+
Sodium
4.00 mg
16
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
11.00 mg
32
3.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.04 mg
29
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
17.00 mg
28
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
Not Available
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.13 mg
14
0.14 mg
13
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
49.00 mg
33
157.00 mg
13
Sterol
Water Content
83.80 g
99+
91.38 g
7
Ash
0.40 g
33
0.52 g
24
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal
19
31.00 kcal
37
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
300.00 kcal
17
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal
35
Not Available
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
16
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Yellow
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
White
Yellowish Green
Shape
Round
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Texture
Crunchy
Crispy
Taste
Tart
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7
4.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Moist, Warm to hot climate
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.
- When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
- It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
- Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
- 2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
Taiwan
Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Argentina
Malaysia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Averrhoa carambola
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Oxalidales
Family
Rosaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Cydonia
Averrhoa
Species
C. oblonga
A. carambola
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Quince and Carambola
We might think that Quince and Carambola are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Quince and Carambola Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Quince and Carambola is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Carambola with peel is 57.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Quince and Carambola belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Quince and Carambola is Rosales and Oxalidales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
