Quince and Tangerine
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
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, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.30 g
25
13.34 g
35
Fiber
1.90 g
27
1.80 g
28
Sugar
Not Available
10.58 g
19
Protein
0.40 g
99+
0.81 g
36
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
34.00 mcg
15
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
38
0.06 mg
16
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
0.04 mg
26
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
99+
0.38 mg
38
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.08 mg
99+
0.22 mg
28
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.08 mg
21
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg
32
16.00 mcg
19
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
15.00 mg
40
26.70 mg
34
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.20 mg
29
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
138.00 mcg
6
Choline
Not Available
10.20 mg
6
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.31 g
27
Minerals
Potassium
197.00 mg
37
166.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.70 mg
17
0.15 mg
99+
Sodium
4.00 mg
16
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
11.00 mg
32
37.00 mg
10
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
0.04 mg
29
0.07 mg
26
Phosphorus
17.00 mg
28
20.00 mg
25
Manganese
Not Available
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.13 mg
14
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
18.00 mg
26
Omega 6s
49.00 mg
33
48.00 mg
34
Sterol
Water Content
83.80 g
99+
85.17 g
37
Ash
0.40 g
33
0.38 g
34
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
53.00 kcal
13
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
320.00 kcal
14
340.00 kcal
12
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
61.00 kcal
18
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
43.00 kcal
34
Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal
35
50.00 kcal
38
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
16
370.00 kcal
8
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Citrus
Season
Winter
Winter
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Yellow
Orange
Inside Color
White
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Succulent
Taste
Tart
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7
6-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Sunny
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.
- It is known by another name ' Mandarin'.
- Oil extracted from its peel is used in various skin and hair care products.
- Tangerines is also known as the ‘Christmas Orange’ because it is used to stuff kids' stockings..
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Not Available
Beer
Yes
Not Available
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
China
Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Argentina
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Citrus reticulata
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Sapindales
Family
Rosaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Cydonia
Citrus
Species
C. oblonga
C. reticulata
Generic Group
Rose
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Quince and Tangerine
We might think that Quince and Tangerine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Quince and Tangerine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Quince and Tangerine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Tangerine with peel is 57.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Quince and Tangerine 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 Tangerine is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
