Quince and Coconut
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
NA
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
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)
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
100 g
Carbs
15.30 g
25
24.23 g
8
Fiber
1.90 g
27
9.00 g
2
Sugar
Not Available
6.23 g
99+
Protein
0.40 g
99+
3.33 g
2
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.22
6
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
38
0.07 mg
14
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
99+
0.54 mg
29
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.08 mg
99+
1.01 mg
2
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.05 mg
36
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg
32
20.80 mcg
14
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
15.00 mg
40
3.30 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.24 mg
27
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.20 mcg
34
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
Not Available
12.10 mg
4
Fat
0.10 g
99+
33.49 g
1
Minerals
Potassium
197.00 mg
37
356.00 mg
12
Iron
0.70 mg
17
2.43 mg
4
Sodium
4.00 mg
16
20.00 mg
5
Calcium
11.00 mg
32
14.00 mg
27
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
32.00 mg
4
Zinc
0.04 mg
29
1.10 mg
2
Phosphorus
17.00 mg
28
113.00 mg
1
Manganese
Not Available
1.50 mg
2
Copper
0.13 mg
14
0.44 mg
3
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
10.10 mcg
2
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
49.00 mg
33
366.00 mg
4
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
37.60 mg
2
Water Content
83.80 g
99+
47.00 g
99+
Ash
0.40 g
33
0.97 g
8
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal
19
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
354.00 kcal
1
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
320.00 kcal
14
660.00 kcal
3
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
443.00 kcal
1
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal
35
250.00 kcal
19
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
16
298.00 kcal
19
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
No
No
Color
Green, Yellow
Brown, Green
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Crispy
Taste
Tart
Juicy, Sweetish
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
America, India
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Sand
Soil pH
6-7
3.5-8.5
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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
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
United States of America
Top Exporter
Argentina
Philippines
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Cocos nucifera
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
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
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 Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available 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.
