Quince

Coconut

Quince and Coconut

Quince

Coconut

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia 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-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain

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)

Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.30 g24.23 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.90 g9.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

8.10 g6.23 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.40 g3.33 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.22

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.07 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mg0.54 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.08 mg1.01 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg20.80 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

15.00 mg3.30 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.24 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcg0.20 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

8.40 mg12.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.10 g33.49 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

197.00 mg356.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.70 mg2.43 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

4.00 mg20.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

11.00 mg14.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

8.00 mg32.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.04 mg1.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

17.00 mg113.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.10 mg1.50 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.13 mg0.44 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg10.10 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

49.00 mg366.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg37.60 mg

0 87

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Water Content

83.80 g47.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.40 g0.97 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal354.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

57.00 kcal354.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

57.00 kcal354.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

320.00 kcal660.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal443.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal70.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal250.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal298.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Winter

All seasons

Varieties

Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM

Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green, Yellow

Brown, Green

Inside Color

White

Shape

Round

Texture

Crunchy

Crispy

Taste

Tart

Juicy, Sweetish

Origin

Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey

America, India

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Clay, Sand

Soil pH

6-73.5-8.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm

Hot, Humid

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.

Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".

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

Indonesia

Other Countries

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

Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Argentina

Philippines

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cydonia oblonga

Cocos nucifera

Synonym

C. vulgaris

Cocos nucifera

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Arecidae

Order

Rosales

Arecales

Family

Rosaceae

Arecaceae

Genus

Cydonia

Cocos

Species

C. oblonga

C. nucifera

Generic Group

Rose

Arecaceae

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Difference Between Quince and Coconut

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Coconut with peel is 57.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Quince and Coconut 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 Coconut is Rosales and Arecales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.