Quince and Loquat
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.30 g
25
12.14 g
40
Fiber
1.90 g
27
1.70 g
29
Protein
0.40 g
99+
0.40 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
76.00 mcg
8
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
38
0.02 mg
39
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
0.02 mg
35
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
99+
0.18 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.08 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg
32
14.00 mcg
21
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
15.00 mg
40
Not Available
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
197.00 mg
37
266.00 mg
24
Iron
0.70 mg
17
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
4.00 mg
16
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
11.00 mg
32
16.00 mg
25
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.04 mg
29
0.05 mg
28
Phosphorus
17.00 mg
28
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
Not Available
0.15 mg
22
Copper
0.13 mg
14
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
13.00 mg
28
Omega 6s
49.00 mg
33
77.00 mg
26
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
2.00 mg
15
Water Content
83.80 g
99+
86.73 g
29
Ash
0.40 g
33
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal
19
47.00 kcal
26
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
320.00 kcal
14
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
67.00 kcal
16
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
Not Available
Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal
35
Not Available
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
16
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
Winter
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Yellow
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Orange
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Crunchy
Juicy
Taste
Tart
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm to hot climate
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.
- Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
- Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
- The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
Japan
Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Argentina
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Eriobotrya japonica
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Rosales
Family
Rosaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Cydonia
Eriobotrya
Species
C. oblonga
E. japonica
Generic Group
Rose
Rose
Difference Between Quince and Loquat
We might think that Quince and Loquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Quince and Loquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Quince and Loquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Loquat with peel is 57.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Quince and Loquat 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 Loquat is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
