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 Symptoms
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Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
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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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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
Color
Green, Yellow
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
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Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Humid
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.
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
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Rambota
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
C. oblonga
N. lappaceum
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 57.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Quince and Rambutan 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 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.