Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Anti depressant, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
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, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Chest pains, Eczema, Hives inside the cheeks, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Allstar, Annapolis, Cavendish, Chandler, Earliglow, Flavorfest, Honeoye, Jewel, Northeaster, San Andreas, Seascape, Tribute and Tristar
Color
Green, Yellow
Bright red
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Europe
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold
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.
- Strawberry is the only fruit with seeds on its covering.
- Belgium has a museum dedicated to strawberries.
- Americans eat almost 3.4 pounds of fresh strawberries each year.
- They are believed to be an aphrodisiac.
Top Producer
Turkey
United States of America
Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Egypt, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
Canada
Top Exporter
Argentina
United States of America
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Fragaria Ananassa
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
C. oblonga
F. ananassa
Difference Between Quince and Strawberry
We might think that Quince and Strawberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Quince and Strawberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Quince and Strawberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Strawberry with peel is 57.00 kcal and 33.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Quince and Strawberry 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 Strawberry is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Strawberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Strawberry belongs to Fragaria genus of F. ananassa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.