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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes

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, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

-
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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)
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

15.30 g16.53 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.90 g1.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.10 g15.23 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.40 g0.83 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.05
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.01 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.07 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mg0.60 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.08 mg0.00 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg14.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

15.00 mg71.50 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.07 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcg0.40 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg7.10 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.10 g0.44 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

197.00 mg171.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.70 mg0.13 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

4.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

11.00 mg5.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

8.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.04 mg0.07 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

17.00 mg31.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.10 mg0.06 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.13 mg0.15 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg65.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

49.00 mg67.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg8.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

83.80 g81.76 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.40 g0.44 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal66.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

57.00 kcal66.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

57.00 kcal77.73 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

320.00 kcal277.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal91.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal260.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal280.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Winter
Spring, Summer

Varieties

Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Yellow
Bright red, Pink red

Inside Color

White
Greyish-white

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Crunchy
Fleshy

Taste

Tart
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-75.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts

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.
  • The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
  • This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
  • This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Turkey
China

Other Countries

Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
Hong Kong

Top Exporter

Argentina
China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cydonia oblonga
Litchi chinensis

Synonym

C. vulgaris
Nephelium litchi

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Rosales
Sapindales

Family

Rosaceae
Sapindaceae

Genus

Cydonia
Litchi

Species

C. oblonga
L. chinensis

Generic Group

Rose
Soapberry

Difference Between Quince and Lychee

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Lychee with peel is 57.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Quince and Lychee 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 Lychee is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.