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 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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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
Color
Green, Yellow
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Inside Color
White
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Tart
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Mexico
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm to hot climate
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.
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
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Cucurbita maxima
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
C. oblonga
Cucurbita mixta
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.