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 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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Tropical
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Color
Green, Yellow
Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Taste
Tart
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Hot, Sunny
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.
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
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Ananas comosus
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Commelinidae
Family
Rosaceae
Bromeliaceae
Species
C. oblonga
A. comosus
Generic Group
Rose
Pineapple
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.