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Quince and Sweet Cherry


Sweet Cherry and Quince


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention   
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of alzheimer's disease   

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, Sore throat treatment   

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
NA   
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Hives, 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
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
No   

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 g   
25
16.00 g   
20

Fiber
1.90 g   
27
2.10 g   
25

Sugar
Not Available   
12.80 g   
13

Protein
0.40 g   
99+
1.10 g   
21

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03   
25
0.07   
20

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg   
33
3.00 mcg   
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg   
38
0.03 mg   
34

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg   
30
0.03 mg   
27

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg   
99+
0.15 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.08 mg   
99+
0.20 mg   
31

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg   
99+
0.05 mg   
37

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg   
32
4.00 mcg   
31

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
15.00 mg   
40
7.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available   
0.07 mg   
38

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available   
2.10 mcg   
27

Lycopene
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available   
85.00 mcg   
16

Choline
Not Available   
6.10 mg   
19

Fat
0.10 g   
99+
0.20 g   
33

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
197.00 mg   
37
222.00 mg   
33

Iron
0.70 mg   
17
0.36 mg   
31

Sodium
4.00 mg   
16
0.00 mg   
21

Calcium
11.00 mg   
32
13.00 mg   
28

Magnesium
8.00 mg   
27
11.00 mg   
24

Zinc
0.04 mg   
29
0.07 mg   
26

Phosphorus
17.00 mg   
28
21.00 mg   
24

Manganese
Not Available   
0.07 mg   
38

Copper
0.13 mg   
14
0.06 mg   
37

Selenium
0.60 mcg   
10
0.00 mcg   
17

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg   
38
26.00 mg   
23

Omega 6s
49.00 mg   
33
27.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available   
12.00 mg   
7

Water Content
83.80 g   
99+
82.25 g   
99+

Ash
0.40 g   
33
0.48 g   
28

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal   
19
63.00 kcal   
16

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
66.00 kcal   
10

Calories in Dried Form
320.00 kcal   
14
350.00 kcal   
11

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
67.00 kcal   
16

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal   
30
83.00 kcal   
12

Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal   
35
145.00 kcal   
34

Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal   
16
410.00 kcal   
3

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit   
Tree fruit   

Season
Winter   
Summer   

Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM   
Vandalay, Stella, Tehranivee, Sonata, Whitegold, Symphony, Blackgold, Sunburst, Lapins, Skeena and Sweetheart   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Green, Yellow   
Red   

Inside Color
White   
Red   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Crunchy   
Crunchy   

Taste
Tart   
Sweet   

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

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained   
Sandy   

Soil pH
6-7   
5.5-8   

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.
  
  • The word cherry is derived from the Turkish town of Cerasus.
  • In Oliver, British Columbia, a pie of 39,683 pounds was baked which holds the record of biggest cherry pie.
  • National cherry cheese cake day is on April 23.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Turkey   
Turkey   

Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan   
Austria, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan   

Top Importer
United States of America   
Russia   

Top Exporter
Argentina   
Poland   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga   
Prunus avium   

Synonym
C. vulgaris   
Not Available   

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. avium   

Generic Group
Rose   
Rose   

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Difference Between Quince and Sweet Cherry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Sweet Cherry with peel is 57.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Quince and Sweet 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 Sweet Cherry is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Sweet Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Sweet Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. avium species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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