Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic 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
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Pregnant 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)
Along with meal, 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 B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
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
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Color
Green, Yellow
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
India
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Humid, 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.
- There are up to 500 seeds in Jackfruit & these seeds are edible.
- Root extracts of Jackfruit tree is used to treat diarrhea, fever and asthma.
- The taste of jackfruit is combination of mango, banana, melon and papaya.
Top Producer
Turkey
India
Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Argentina
India
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Alismidae
Species
C. oblonga
A. heterophyllus
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Quince and Jackfruit
We might think that Quince and Jackfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Quince and Jackfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Quince and Jackfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Jackfruit with peel is 57.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 95.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Quince and Jackfruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Quince and Jackfruit is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.