Quince

Lemon

Quince and Lemon

Quince

Lemon

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism

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, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles

Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling

Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.30 g9.30 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.90 g2.80 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

8.10 g2.50 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.40 g1.10 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.12

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.08 mg0.19 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.08 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

15.00 mg53.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-11.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

8.40 mg5.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.10 g0.30 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

197.00 mg138.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.70 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

4.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

11.00 mg26.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

8.00 mg8.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.04 mg0.06 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

17.00 mg16.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.10 mg0.03 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.13 mg0.04 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg26.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

49.00 mg63.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg11.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

83.80 g88.98 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.40 g0.30 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal29.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

57.00 kcal29.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

57.00 kcal22.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

320.00 kcal267.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal21.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal22.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal250.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal285.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Citrus, Tree fruit

Season

Winter

All seasons

Varieties

Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM

Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green, Yellow

Yellow, Yellowish-orange

Inside Color

White

Yellow

Shape

Round

Texture

Crunchy

Succulent

Taste

Tart

Sour

Origin

Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey

China, India

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Well-drained

Soil pH

6-75.5-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm

Hot, Sunny

Facts

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.

Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Turkey

China

Other Countries

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

Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Argentina

Mexico

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cydonia oblonga

Citrus limon

Synonym

C. vulgaris

Citrus Limon

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Rosales

Sapindales

Family

Rosaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Cydonia

Citrus

Species

C. oblonga

C. limon

Generic Group

Rose

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Quince and Lemon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Lemon with peel is 57.00 kcal and 29.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Quince and Lemon 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 Lemon is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.