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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation

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
Gives you energy

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Skin cleansing

Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth
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Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

-
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Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

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)
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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

15.30 g11.00 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.90 g2.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.10 g8.00 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

0.030.09
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg-
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg-
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mg-
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.08 mg-
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg-
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg30.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

15.00 mg70.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.73 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcg0.20 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

--
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg8.40 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.10 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

197.00 mg170.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.70 mg0.20 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

4.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

11.00 mg23.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

8.00 mg11.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.04 mg0.07 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

17.00 mg14.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.10 mg-
0 3.3
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Copper

0.13 mg0.07 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.10 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg15.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

49.00 mg25.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg24.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

83.80 g90.50 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.40 g0.60 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal45.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

57.00 kcal43.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

57.00 kcal43.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

320.00 kcal341.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal43.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal260.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal270.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Citrus

Season

Winter
Dry

Varieties

Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Jamaican Tangelo

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Yellow
Orange, Yellow

Inside Color

White
Creamy Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Crunchy
Succulent

Taste

Tart
Sweet

Origin

Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Jamaica

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained
Loamy

Soil pH

6-75.5-6
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
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.
  • The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Turkey
Jamaica

Other Countries

Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
Europe

Top Exporter

Argentina
Jamaica

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cydonia oblonga
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi

Synonym

C. vulgaris
Tangelo, citrus tangelo

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Rosales
Sapindales

Family

Rosaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Cydonia
Citrus

Species

C. oblonga
C. reticulata × paradisi

Generic Group

Rose
Citrus fruit

Difference Between Quince and Ugli fruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Ugli fruit with peel is 57.00 kcal and 45.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Quince and Ugli fruit 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 Ugli fruit is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.