Quince and Date

Quince

Date

Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones

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, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

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)

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.30 g

75.03 g

Fiber

1.90 g

8.00 g

Sugar

Not Available

63.35 g

Protein

0.40 g

99+

2.45 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.03

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg

0.05 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg

0.07 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mg

99+

1.27 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.08 mg

99+

0.59 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg

99+

0.17 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg

19.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

15.00 mg

0.40 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

Not Available

0.05 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

Not Available

2.70 mcg

Lycopene

Not Available

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

Not Available

75.00 mcg

Choline

Not Available

6.30 mg

Fat

0.10 g

99+

0.39 g

Minerals

Potassium

197.00 mg

656.00 mg

Iron

0.70 mg

1.02 mg

Sodium

4.00 mg

2.00 mg

Calcium

11.00 mg

39.00 mg

Magnesium

8.00 mg

43.00 mg

Zinc

0.04 mg

0.29 mg

Phosphorus

17.00 mg

62.00 mg

Manganese

Not Available

0.26 mg

Copper

0.13 mg

0.21 mg

Selenium

0.60 mcg

3.00 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg

3.00 mg

Omega 6s

49.00 mg

16.00 mg

99+

Sterol

Water Content

83.80 g

99+

20.53 g

99+

Ash

0.40 g

1.60 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal

282.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

320.00 kcal

290.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal

461.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal

384.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal

321.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Tropical

Season

Winter

Spring, Summer

Varieties

Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Yellow

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

White

Brown

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Crunchy

Fleshy

Taste

Tart

Sweet

Origin

Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey

Iraq

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

6-7

8-10

Climatic Conditions

Warm

Hot, Warm

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.

Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Not Available

Beer

Yes

Not Available

Spirits

Yes

Not Available

Cocktails

Yes

Not Available

Production

Top Producer

Turkey

Egypt

Other Countries

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

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

Top Importer

United States of America

India

Top Exporter

Argentina

United Arab Emirates

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cydonia oblonga

Phoenix Dactylifera

Synonym

C. vulgaris

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Arecidae

Order

Rosales

Arecales

Family

Rosaceae

Arecaceae

Genus

Cydonia

Phoenix

Species

C. oblonga

P. dactylifera

Generic Group

Rose

Palm

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Difference Between Quince and Date

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Date with peel is 57.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Quince and Date 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 Date is Rosales and Arecales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.