Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
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 oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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)
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Color
Green, Yellow
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm to hot climate
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.
- In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
- The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
- Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.
Top Producer
Turkey
Spain
Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Argentina
Italy
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Olea europaea
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
C. oblonga
O. europaea
Difference Between Quince and Olive
We might think that Quince and Olive are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Quince and Olive Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Quince and Olive is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Olive with peel is 57.00 kcal and 115.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Quince and Olive belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Quince and Olive is Rosales and Lamiales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Olive belongs to Oleaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.