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Quince and Tamarillo


Tamarillo and Quince


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention   
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure   

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   
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level   

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles   
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress   

Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth   
Protects hair   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
NA   
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing   

Side Effects
Allergic reaction   
Heart burn   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   

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)   
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
15.30 g   
25
3.80 g   
99+

Fiber
1.90 g   
27
3.30 g   
18

Sugar
Not Available   
1.00 g   
99+

Protein
0.40 g   
99+
2.00 g   
10

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03   
25
0.52   
1

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg   
33
1.48 mcg   
34

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg   
38
0.04 mg   
22

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg   
30
0.00 mg   
99+

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

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.08 mg   
99+
0.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg   
99+
0.20 mg   
8

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

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
15.00 mg   
40
29.80 mg   
29

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available   
2.09 mg   
3

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
36

Lycopene
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
36

Choline
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
32

Fat
0.10 g   
99+
0.36 g   
24

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
197.00 mg   
37
321.00 mg   
16

Iron
0.70 mg   
17
0.57 mg   
22

Sodium
4.00 mg   
16
1.44 mg   
19

Calcium
11.00 mg   
32
10.70 mg   
33

Magnesium
8.00 mg   
27
20.60 mg   
13

Zinc
0.04 mg   
29
0.15 mg   
18

Phosphorus
17.00 mg   
28
38.90 mg   
10

Manganese
Not Available   
0.11 mg   
29

Copper
0.13 mg   
14
0.05 mg   
40

Selenium
0.60 mcg   
10
0.10 mcg   
16

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg   
38
0.00 mg   
38

Omega 6s
49.00 mg   
33
0.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
16

Water Content
83.80 g   
99+
84.00 g   
40

Ash
0.40 g   
33
0.00 g   
99+

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal   
19
Not Available   

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
31.00 kcal   
22

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
320.00 kcal   
14
36.00 kcal   
99+

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
80.00 kcal   
11

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal   
30
72.00 kcal   
15

Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal   
35
195.00 kcal   
27

Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal   
16
180.00 kcal   
99+

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit   
Fruit vegetable   

Season
Winter   
All seasons   

Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM   
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Green, Yellow   
Orange, Red, Yellow   

Inside Color
White   
Creamy Yellow   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Crunchy   
Fleshy   

Taste
Tart   
Tangy, Tart   

Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey   
South Africa   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained   
Sandy loam, Well-drained   

Soil pH
6-7   
5.8-7   

Climatic Conditions
Warm   
Rainfall, Warm   

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.
  
  • Up until 1967, tamarillos were referred to as tree tomatoes.
  • The name tamarillo is derived from Maori word 'tama' which means leadership and rillo from spanish word 'amarillo' which means yellow.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
No   

Spirits
Yes   
No   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Turkey   
New Zealand   

Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan   
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines   

Top Importer
United States of America   
United States of America   

Top Exporter
Argentina   
New Zealand   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga   
Solanum betaceum   

Synonym
C. vulgaris   
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Rosidae   
Asteridae   

Order
Rosales   
Solanales   

Family
Rosaceae   
Solanaceae   

Genus
Cydonia   
Solanum   

Species
C. oblonga   
Solanum betaceum   

Generic Group
Rose   
Nightshade   

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Difference Between Quince and Tamarillo

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Tamarillo with peel is 57.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Quince and Tamarillo 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 Tamarillo is Rosales and Solanales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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