Quince

Physalis

Quince and Physalis

Quince

Physalis

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension

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

Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.30 g13.30 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.90 g0.50 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

8.10 g3.90 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.40 g2.30 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.17

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg150.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.11 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mg2.80 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.08 mg0.62 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 mcg10.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

15.00 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.50 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcg0.50 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-335.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

8.40 mg2.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.10 g0.00 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

197.00 mg170.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.70 mg1.30 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

4.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

11.00 mg12.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

8.00 mg8.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

17.00 mg39.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.10 mg0.40 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.13 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.90 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg60.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

49.00 mg80.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

83.80 g92.70 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.40 g0.80 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal77.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

57.00 kcal36.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

57.00 kcal53.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

320.00 kcal92.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal53.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal60.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal238.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal320.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Fruit vegetable

Season

Winter

Spring, Summer

Varieties

Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM

Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green, Yellow

Bright Yellow, Orange

Inside Color

White

Orange

Shape

Round

Texture

Crunchy

Juicy

Taste

Tart

Origin

Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey

Chile, Peru

Grows on

Trees

Bushes

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-75-6.1

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm

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.

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Turkey

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

United States of America

Netherlands

Top Exporter

Argentina

Colombia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cydonia oblonga

Physalis Peruviana

Synonym

C. vulgaris

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Asteridae

Order

Rosales

Solanales

Family

Rosaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Cydonia

Physalis

Species

C. oblonga

Physalis

Generic Group

Rose

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Difference Between Quince and Physalis

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Physalis with peel is 57.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Quince and Physalis 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 Physalis is Rosales and Solanales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.