Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
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
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Color
Green, Yellow
Green
Texture
Crunchy
Succulent
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Warm
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.
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
Top Producer
Turkey
New Zealand
Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Argentina
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
C. oblonga
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Rose
Myrtle
Difference Between Quince and Feijoa
We might think that Quince and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Quince and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Quince and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Feijoa with peel is 57.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Quince and Feijoa 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 Feijoa is Rosales and Myrtales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.