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Quince and Sour Cherry

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis

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, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

-
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

15.30 g12.20 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.90 g1.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.10 g8.50 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.40 g1.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.08
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg64.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mg0.40 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.08 mg0.14 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

15.00 mg10.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.07 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcg2.10 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-85.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg6.10 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.10 g0.30 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

197.00 mg173.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.70 mg0.32 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

4.00 mg3.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

11.00 mg16.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

8.00 mg9.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.04 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

17.00 mg15.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.10 mg0.11 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.13 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg44.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

49.00 mg46.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg12.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

83.80 g86.13 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.40 g0.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal50.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

57.00 kcal50.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

57.00 kcal46.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

320.00 kcal350.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal75.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal52.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal390.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Tree fruit

Season

Winter
Summer

Varieties

Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Yellow
Red

Inside Color

White
Red

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Crunchy
Crunchy

Taste

Tart
Sweet-Sour

Origin

Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Europe, Western Asia

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained
Sandy

Soil pH

6-75.5-8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Cold

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.
  • Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
  • In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
  • 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Turkey
Turkey

Other Countries

Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan

Top Importer

United States of America
Germany

Top Exporter

Argentina
Poland

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cydonia oblonga
Prunus cerasus

Synonym

C. vulgaris
Prunus Cerasus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Rosales
Rosales

Family

Rosaceae
Rosaceae

Genus

Cydonia
Prunus

Species

C. oblonga
P. cerasus

Generic Group

Rose
Rose

Difference Between Quince and Sour Cherry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Sour Cherry with peel is 57.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Quince and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.