Quince

Japanese Persimmon

Quince and Japanese Persimmon

Quince

Japanese Persimmon

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties

1.1.1 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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

1.3 Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

15.30 g18.59 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.90 g3.60 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA12.53 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.40 g0.58 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.03

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg81.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.08 mgNA

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

15.00 mg7.50 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.73 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA2.60 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA159.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA834.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.10 g0.19 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

197.00 mg161.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.70 mg0.15 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

4.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

11.00 mg8.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

8.00 mg9.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.04 mg0.11 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

17.00 mg17.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NA0.36 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.13 mg0.11 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg4.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

49.00 mg39.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA4.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

83.80 g80.32 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.40 g0.33 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal70.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

320.00 kcal274.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal90.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal345.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal284.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry, Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Winter

Autumn, Winter

4.3 Varieties

Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM

Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green, Yellow

Orange, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

White

Orange

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Crunchy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Tart

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey

Burma, China, India, Japan

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-76.5-7.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm

Can tolerate wide range of climates

5 Facts

5.1 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.

Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Turkey

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Argentina

Japan

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cydonia oblonga

Diospyros kaki

6.2 Synonym

C. vulgaris

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Rosales

Ericales

7.8 Family

Rosaceae

Ebenaceae

7.9 Genus

Cydonia

Diospyros

7.10 Species

C. oblonga

D. kaki

7.11 Generic Group

Rose

Not Available

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Difference Between Quince and Japanese Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 57.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Quince and Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.