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
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
NA
  
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
  
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)
  
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Sugar
Not Available
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
320.00 kcal
  
14
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal
  
35
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
  
16
200.00 kcal
  
99+
Type
Tree fruit
  
Tropical
  
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
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Green, Yellow
  
Purple, Yellow
  
Inside Color
White
  
Yellow
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Crunchy
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Tart
  
Sweet, Tart
  
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
  
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Not Available
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
  
Sandy loam
  
Soil pH
6-7
  
6.5-7.5
  
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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
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
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Dillenhidae
  
Order
Rosales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Passifloraceae
  
Genus
Cydonia
  
Passiflora
  
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 Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available 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.