Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
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, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
NA
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)
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)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Color
Green, Yellow
Purple
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Warm
NA
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.
NA
Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Argentina
Thailand
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
C. oblonga
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Rose
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Difference Between Quince and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Quince and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Quince and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Quince and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 57.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Quince and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Rosales and Malpighiales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.