Quince

Pomegranate

Quince and Pomegranate

Quince

Pomegranate

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation

1.1.1 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, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

15.30 g18.70 g

1 79.18

2.2.2 Fiber

1.90 g4.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.4 Sugar

NA13.67 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.40 g1.67 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.2 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.09

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.07 mg

0 0.428

2.5.1 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.6.2 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mg0.29 mg

0 2.8

2.6.4 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.08 mg0.38 mg

0 1.4

2.6.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.08 mg

0 0.4

2.6.8 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg38.00 mcg

0 81

2.6.10 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

15.00 mg10.20 mg

0 228.3

2.6.12 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.60 mg

0 3.81

2.6.14 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA16.40 mcg

0 40.3

2.6.15 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.6.17 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA0.00 mcg

0 834

2.6.19 Choline

NA7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.7 Fat

0.10 g1.17 g

0 33.49

2.9 Minerals

2.9.1 Potassium

197.00 mg236.00 mg

42 840

2.9.3 Iron

0.70 mg0.30 mg

0.06 9

2.9.4 Sodium

4.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.10.2 Calcium

11.00 mg10.00 mg

1 100

2.11.1 Magnesium

8.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

2.12.1 Zinc

0.04 mg0.35 mg

0 2.7

2.12.2 Phosphorus

17.00 mg36.00 mg

0 113

3.2.1 Manganese

NA0.12 mg

0 3.3

3.3.1 Copper

0.13 mg0.16 mg

0 2

3.4.1 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.50 mcg

0 63.7

3.5 Fatty Acids

3.5.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

3.6.1 Omega 6s

49.00 mg79.00 mg

0 1689

3.8 Sterol

3.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

3.9 Water Content

83.80 g77.93 g

0 95.23

3.11 Ash

0.40 g0.53 g

0 87.1

4 Calories

4.1 Serving Size

100 g

4.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcalNA

15 299

4.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA83.00 kcal

12 354

4.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

5.13 Calories in Dried Form

320.00 kcal366.66 kcal

32 747

5.12 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

5.13 Calories in Foods

5.13.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal60.00 kcal

17 461

5.13.3 Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal210.00 kcal

49 420

5.14.1 Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal360.00 kcal

80 450

6 Characteristics

6.1 Type

Tree fruit

6.2 Season

Winter

Autumn

6.3 Varieties

Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM

Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada

6.4 Seedless Variety

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6.5 Color

Green, Yellow

Dark red, Light pink-red

6.6 Inside Color

White

Red

6.7 Shape

Round

6.8 Texture

Crunchy

Juicy

6.9 Taste

Tart

Juicy, Sweet

6.10 Origin

Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey

India, Iran

6.11 Grows on

Trees

6.12 Cultivation

6.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Clay, Sand

6.12.2 Soil pH

6-75.5-7

3.5 10

6.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm

Cold, Dry, Hot

7 Facts

7.1 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.

Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.

7.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

7.2.1 Wine

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7.2.2 Beer

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7.2.3 Spirits

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7.2.4 Cocktails

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7.3 Production

7.3.1 Top Producer

Turkey

Iran

7.3.2 Other Countries

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

Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan

7.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Europe

7.3.4 Top Exporter

Argentina

India

8 Scientific Name

8.1 Botanical Name

Cydonia oblonga

Punica granatum

8.2 Synonym

C. vulgaris

Punica malus

9 Classification

9.1 Domain

Eukarya

9.2 Kingdom

Plantae

9.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

9.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

9.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

9.6 Subclass

Rosidae

9.7 Order

Rosales

Myrtales

9.8 Family

Rosaceae

Lythraceae

9.9 Genus

Cydonia

Punica

9.10 Species

C. oblonga

P. granatum

9.11 Generic Group

Rose

Pomegranate

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Difference Between Quince and Pomegranate

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Pomegranate with peel is 57.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Quince and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate is Rosales and Myrtales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.