Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
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, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, 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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Color
Green, Yellow
Brown, Green
Texture
Crunchy
Succulent
Taste
Tart
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
China
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Sunny
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.
- The name Kiwi is due to the resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- Animals like monkeys and deer also consume Kiwifruit.
- Originated in china, this fruit is also called as 'Chinese gooseberry.'
Top Producer
Turkey
Italy
Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Argentina
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Actinidia deliciosa
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Rosaceae
Actinidiaceae
Species
C. oblonga
A. deliciosa
Difference Between Quince and Green Kiwi
We might think that Quince and Green Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Quince and Green Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Quince and Green Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Green Kiwi with peel is 57.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Quince and Green Kiwi 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 Green Kiwi is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.