Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
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Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Color
Green, Yellow
Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Frost free, Sunny, Warm
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.
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
Top Producer
Turkey
Brazil
Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Top Importer
United States of America
Brazil
Top Exporter
Argentina
Ecuador
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Passiflora edulis
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Passifloraceae
Species
C. oblonga
P. edulis
Generic Group
Rose
Passion Flower
Difference Between Quince and Passionfruit
We might think that Quince and Passionfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Quince and Passionfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Quince and Passionfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Passionfruit with peel is 57.00 kcal and 97.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 97.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Quince and Passionfruit 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 Passionfruit is Rosales and Malpighiales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.