Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
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
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Winter
Summer, Winter
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Color
Green, Yellow
Green, Purple, Red
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Western Asia
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Dry, 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.
- Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
- The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
- Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.
Top Producer
Turkey
Turkey
Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
France
Top Exporter
Argentina
Turkey
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Ficus carica
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Alismidae
Species
C. oblonga
Ficus carica
Generic Group
Rose
Mulberry
Difference Between Quince and Fig
We might think that Quince and Fig are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Quince and Fig Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Quince and Fig is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Fig with peel is 57.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Quince and Fig 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 Fig is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.