Quince

Red Currant

Quince and Red Currant

Quince

Red Currant

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention

Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

1.1.1 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 oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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)

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

15.30 g13.80 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.90 g4.30 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA7.37 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.40 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.10

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.08 mg0.06 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

15.00 mg41.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.10 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA11.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA47.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.10 g0.20 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

197.00 mg275.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.70 mg1.00 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

4.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

11.00 mg33.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

8.00 mg13.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.04 mg0.23 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

17.00 mg44.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NA0.19 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.13 mg0.11 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg35.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

49.00 mg53.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

83.80 g83.95 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.40 g0.66 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal56.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

320.00 kcal308.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal70.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal165.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal260.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry

4.2 Season

Winter

Summer

4.3 Varieties

Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green, Yellow

Red

4.6 Inside Color

White

Red

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Crunchy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Tart

Sour, Tart

4.10 Origin

Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey

Europe

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Moist, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-76-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm

Cold

5 Facts

5.1 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 albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Turkey

Russia

5.3.2 Other Countries

Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Germany

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Argentina

Russia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cydonia oblonga

Ribes rubrum

6.2 Synonym

C. vulgaris

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Rosales

Saxifragales

7.8 Family

Rosaceae

Grossulariaceae

7.9 Genus

Cydonia

Ribes

7.10 Species

C. oblonga

R. rubrum

7.11 Generic Group

Rose

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Quince and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Red Currant with peel is 57.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Quince and Red Currant belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Quince and Red Currant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.