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Health Benefits

General Benefits

Skin Benefits

Hair Benefits

Allergy Symptoms

Side Effects

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Nutrition

Serving Size

Carbs

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Protein to Carb Ratio

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

Lycopene

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

Choline

Fat

Potassium

Iron

Sodium

Calcium

Magnesium

Zinc

Phosphorus

Manganese

Copper

Selenium

Omega 3s

Omega 6s

Phytosterol

Water Content

Ash

Calories

Serving Size

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Calories in Frozen Form

Calories in Dried Form

Calories in Canned Form

Calories in Juice

Calories in Jam

Calories in Pie

Characteristics

Type

Season

Varieties

Seedless Variety

Color

Inside Color

Shape

Texture

Taste

Origin

Grows on

Soil Type

Soil pH

Climatic Conditions

Facts

Facts about

Wine

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Top Producer

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Scientific Name

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Generic Group

 
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
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-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Regulates hair growth
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Allergic reaction
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)
 
100 g
15.30 g
1.90 g
8.10 g
0.40 g
0.03
2.00 mcg
0.02 mg
0.03 mg
0.20 mg
0.08 mg
0.04 mg
3.00 mcg
15.00 mg
0.10 mg
0.10 mcg
0.00 mcg
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8.40 mg
0.10 g
197.00 mg
0.70 mg
4.00 mg
11.00 mg
8.00 mg
0.04 mg
17.00 mg
0.10 mg
0.13 mg
0.60 mcg
0.00 mg
49.00 mg
12.00 mg
83.80 g
0.40 g
 
100 g
57.00 kcal
57.00 kcal
57.00 kcal
320.00 kcal
57.00 kcal
50.00 kcal
130.00 kcal
310.00 kcal
 
Tree fruit
Winter
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Green, Yellow
White
Round
Crunchy
Tart
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Trees
Loam, Well-drained
6-7
Warm
 
  • 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.
Turkey
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
United States of America
Argentina
 
Cydonia oblonga
C. vulgaris
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Rosidae
Rosales
Rosaceae
Cydonia
C. oblonga
Rose
 
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Gastric irritation
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
 
100 g
10.18 g
4.30 g
4.40 g
0.88 g
0.09
15.00 mcg
0.04 mg
0.03 mg
0.30 mg
0.29 mg
0.08 mg
6.00 mcg
27.70 mg
0.37 mg
2.60 mcg
0.00 mcg
70.00 mcg
0.00 mg
0.58 g
198.00 mg
0.31 mg
1.00 mg
25.00 mg
10.00 mg
0.12 mg
27.00 mg
0.14 mg
0.07 mg
0.60 mcg
46.00 mg
271.00 mg
0.00 mg
87.87 g
0.49 g
 
100 g
44.00 kcal
44.00 kcal
44.00 kcal
360.00 kcal
73.00 kcal
40.00 kcal
150.00 kcal
240.00 kcal
 
Berry, Tree fruit
Summer
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Yellowish Green
Round
Crispy
Astringent
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Trees
Loamy, Well-drained
6-6.8
Dry, Warm
 
  • Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
  • They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
Germany
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
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Ribes uva-crispa
Ribes grossularia
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Dillenhidae
Saxifragales
Grossulariaceae
Ribes
R. uva-crispa
Saxifrage

Difference Between Quince and Gooseberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Gooseberry with peel is 57.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Quince and Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.