Quince

Damson

Quince and Damson

Quince

Damson

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure

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, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction

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)

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.30 g11.42 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.90 g1.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

8.10 g9.92 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.40 g0.70 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.06

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg17.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mg0.42 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.08 mg0.14 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg5.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

15.00 mg9.50 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.26 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcg6.40 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-73.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

8.40 mg1.90 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.10 g0.28 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

197.00 mg157.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.70 mg0.17 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

4.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

11.00 mg6.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

8.00 mg7.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

17.00 mg16.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.10 mg0.05 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.13 mg0.06 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 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 mg44.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg7.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

83.80 g87.02 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.40 g0.40 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal46.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

57.00 kcal37.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

57.00 kcal49.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

320.00 kcal240.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal63.00 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 kcal220.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal294.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Season

Winter

Summer

Varieties

Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM

Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green, Yellow

Dark purple

Inside Color

White

Yellow

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Crunchy

Grainy

Taste

Tart

Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Origin

Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey

Syria

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-75.5-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm

Cold

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.

The name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.

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

United Kingdom

Other Countries

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

Ireland, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Argentina

France

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cydonia oblonga

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Synonym

C. vulgaris

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Rosales

Family

Rosaceae

Genus

Cydonia

Prunus

Species

C. oblonga

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Generic Group

Rose

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Difference Between Quince and Damson

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Damson with peel is 57.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Quince and Damson 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 Damson is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.