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Quince and Miracle fruit

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet

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
Has taste modifying effect

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
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Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth
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Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

-
Itching, Skin rash

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation

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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

15.30 g5.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.90 g5.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.10 g0.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.40 g1.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.03
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 mg0.02 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg-
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mg-
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.08 mg-
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg-
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

15.00 mg1.33 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.78 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcg-
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

--
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg-
0 19.2
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Fat

0.10 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

197.00 mg-
42 840
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Iron

0.70 mg-
0.06 9
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Sodium

4.00 mg-
0 1556
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Calcium

11.00 mg-
1 100
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Magnesium

8.00 mg-
0 92
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Zinc

0.04 mg-
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

17.00 mg-
0 113
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Manganese

0.10 mg-
0 3.3
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Copper

0.13 mg-
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg-
0 318
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Omega 6s

49.00 mg-
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg-
0 87
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Water Content

83.80 g80.50 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.40 g0.50 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal-
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

57.00 kcal35.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

57.00 kcal28.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

320.00 kcal351.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal-
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal-
16 461
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Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal-
49 420
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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal-
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Berry

Season

Winter
Monsoon

Varieties

Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Yellow
Dark red

Inside Color

White
Greyish-white

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Crunchy
Fleshy

Taste

Tart
Sweet

Origin

Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
West Africa

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

6-74.5-5.8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Rainfall

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 name 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
  • When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
  • It is also used as natural sweetener.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Turkey
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Other Countries

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

United States of America
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Top Exporter

Argentina
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cydonia oblonga
Synsepalum Dulcificum

Synonym

C. vulgaris
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Subclass

Rosidae
Asteridae

Order

Rosales
Ericales

Family

Rosaceae
Sapotaceae

Genus

Cydonia
Synsepalum

Species

C. oblonga
S. dulcificum

Generic Group

Rose
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Difference Between Quince and Miracle fruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Miracle fruit with peel is 57.00 kcal and - and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 35.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Quince and Miracle fruit 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 Miracle fruit is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.