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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

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 respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth
Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Kidney and gallbladder diseases

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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)
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

15.30 g6.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.90 g0.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.10 g2.76 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.40 g1.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.15
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg426.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.05 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.11 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mg0.60 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.08 mg0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.06 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg16.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

15.00 mg9.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.44 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcg1.10 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.10 g0.10 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

197.00 mg340.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.70 mg0.80 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

4.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

11.00 mg21.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

8.00 mg12.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.04 mg0.32 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

17.00 mg44.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.10 mg0.13 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.13 mg0.00 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg82.22 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

49.00 mg49.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg0.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

83.80 g94.20 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.40 g1.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal26.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

57.00 kcal30.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

57.00 kcal26.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

320.00 kcal213.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal34.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal46.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal130.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal244.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Berry

Season

Winter
All seasons

Varieties

Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Yellow
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Inside Color

White
Creamy Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Crunchy
Fibrous

Taste

Tart
Creamy, Soft, Sweet

Origin

Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Mexico

Grows on

Trees
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

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

Soil pH

6-75.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Warm to hot climate

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.
  • The name pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
  • The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
  • Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Turkey
China

Other Countries

Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
United States of America

Top Exporter

Argentina
China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cydonia oblonga
Cucurbita maxima

Synonym

C. vulgaris
Cucurbita pepo, Squash

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Rosales
Cucurbitales

Family

Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Cydonia
Cucurbita

Species

C. oblonga
Cucurbita mixta

Generic Group

Rose
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Difference Between Quince and Pumpkin

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Pumpkin with peel is 57.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Quince and Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.