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Quince and Pineapple


Pineapple and Quince


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention   
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate   

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-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold   

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles   
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots   

Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth   
Prevents hair loss   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
NA   
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing   

Side Effects
Allergic reaction   
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
No   

Lactating Women
Yes   
No   

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)   
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
15.30 g   
25
13.12 g   
37

Fiber
1.90 g   
27
1.40 g   
32

Sugar
Not Available   
9.85 g   
23

Protein
0.40 g   
99+
0.54 g   
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03   
25
0.04   
24

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg   
33
3.00 mcg   
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg   
38
0.08 mg   
10

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg   
30
0.03 mg   
28

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg   
99+
0.50 mg   
30

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.08 mg   
99+
0.21 mg   
29

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg   
99+
0.11 mg   
13

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg   
32
18.00 mcg   
17

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
15.00 mg   
40
47.80 mg   
17

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available   
0.02 mg   
99+

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available   
0.70 mcg   
30

Lycopene
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
36

Choline
Not Available   
5.50 mg   
23

Fat
0.10 g   
99+
0.12 g   
99+

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
197.00 mg   
37
109.00 mg   
99+

Iron
0.70 mg   
17
0.29 mg   
36

Sodium
4.00 mg   
16
1.00 mg   
20

Calcium
11.00 mg   
32
13.00 mg   
28

Magnesium
8.00 mg   
27
12.00 mg   
23

Zinc
0.04 mg   
29
0.12 mg   
21

Phosphorus
17.00 mg   
28
8.00 mg   
40

Manganese
Not Available   
0.93 mg   
4

Copper
0.13 mg   
14
0.11 mg   
19

Selenium
0.60 mcg   
10
0.10 mcg   
16

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg   
38
17.00 mg   
27

Omega 6s
49.00 mg   
33
23.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available   
6.00 mg   
13

Water Content
83.80 g   
99+
86.00 g   
33

Ash
0.40 g   
33
0.22 g   
99+

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal   
19
Not Available   

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
50.00 kcal   
14

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
50.00 kcal   
15

Calories in Dried Form
320.00 kcal   
14
245.00 kcal   
31

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
52.00 kcal   
21

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal   
30
53.00 kcal   
27

Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal   
35
265.00 kcal   
13

Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal   
16
303.00 kcal   
17

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit   
Berry, Tropical   

Season
Winter   
Autumn   

Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM   
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen   

Seedless Variety
No   
Yes   

Color
Green, Yellow   
Yellow   

Inside Color
White   
Yellow   

Shape
Round   
Oval   

Texture
Crunchy   
Juicy   

Taste
Tart   
Strong, Sweet, Tart   

Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey   
Central America, South America   

Grows on
Trees   
Not Available   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained   
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained   

Soil pH
6-7   
5.5-6   

Climatic Conditions
Warm   
Hot, Sunny   

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.
  
  • A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
  • Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
  • The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
  • Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Turkey   
Costa Rica   

Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan   
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand   

Top Importer
United States of America   
United States of America   

Top Exporter
Argentina   
Costa Rica   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga   
Ananas comosus   

Synonym
C. vulgaris   
Ananas sativus   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Subclass
Rosidae   
Commelinidae   

Order
Rosales   
Poales   

Family
Rosaceae   
Bromeliaceae   

Genus
Cydonia   
Ananas   

Species
C. oblonga   
A. comosus   

Generic Group
Rose   
Pineapple   

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Difference Between Quince and Pineapple

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Pineapple with peel is 57.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Quince and Pineapple belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Quince and Pineapple is Rosales and Poales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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