Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
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
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Treatment of colored hair
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
NA
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
Early fall, Summer
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Color
Green, Yellow
Magenta, Pink
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Central America, Mexico
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Warm
NA
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.
NA
Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Argentina
Vietnam
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Subclass
Rosidae
Liliidae
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Species
C. oblonga
H. undatus
Generic Group
Rose
Cactus
Difference Between Quince and Dragonfruit
We might think that Quince and Dragonfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Quince and Dragonfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Quince and Dragonfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Dragonfruit with peel is 57.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Quince and Dragonfruit belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Quince and Dragonfruit is Rosales and Caryophyllales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.