Quince and Rambutan
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
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
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Unknown
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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, 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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.30 g
25
15.70 g
22
Fiber
1.90 g
27
2.80 g
22
Sugar
Not Available
15.70 g
6
Protein
0.40 g
99+
1.00 g
25
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
38
0.02 mg
40
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
0.07 mg
14
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
99+
0.79 mg
13
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.08 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg
32
0.00 mcg
36
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
15.00 mg
40
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
Not Available
0.00 mg
32
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
197.00 mg
37
138.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.70 mg
17
1.90 mg
5
Sodium
4.00 mg
16
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
11.00 mg
32
20.00 mg
22
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.04 mg
29
1.00 mg
3
Phosphorus
17.00 mg
28
15.00 mg
31
Manganese
Not Available
0.00 mg
99+
Copper
0.13 mg
14
0.00 mg
99+
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
49.00 mg
33
0.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
0.00 mg
16
Water Content
83.80 g
99+
79.50 g
99+
Ash
0.40 g
33
0.30 g
38
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal
19
69.00 kcal
14
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
0.00 kcal
30
Calories in Dried Form
320.00 kcal
14
150.00 kcal
36
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
82.00 kcal
10
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
105.00 kcal
9
Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal
35
Not Available
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
16
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Yellow
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Juicy
Taste
Tart
Sour, Sweet
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam
Soil pH
6-7
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Humid
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.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
Thailand
Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United States of America
Singapore
Top Exporter
Argentina
Thailand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Rambota
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Sapindales
Family
Rosaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Cydonia
Nephelium
Species
C. oblonga
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Quince and Rambutan
We might think that Quince and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Quince and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Quince and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Rambutan with peel is 57.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Quince and Rambutan belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Quince and Rambutan is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
