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
Unknown
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
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Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
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Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
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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
Color
Green, Yellow
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
White
Orange
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Chile, Peru
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Warm
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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.
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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
Netherlands
Top Exporter
Argentina
Colombia
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.