1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
1.1.1 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
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
1.3 Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
NA
1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
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1.6.2 Lactating Women
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78% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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1.7 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)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
2.2 Carbs
15.30 g
Rank: 25 (Overall) ▶
1
79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
1.90 g
Rank: 27 (Overall) ▶
0
10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
63.35
2.3 Protein
0.40 g
Rank: 50 (Overall) ▶
0.3
14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
Rank: 25 (Overall) ▶
0.02
0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
Rank: 33 (Overall) ▶
0
426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
Rank: 38 (Overall) ▶
0
0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
Rank: 30 (Overall) ▶
0
1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg
Rank: 54 (Overall) ▶
0
2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.08 mg
Rank: 52 (Overall) ▶
0
1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
Rank: 44 (Overall) ▶
0
0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg
Rank: 32 (Overall) ▶
0
81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
15.00 mg
Rank: 40 (Overall) ▶
0
228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
834
2.4.13 Choline
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
14.2
2.5 Fat
0.10 g
Rank: 43 (Overall) ▶
0
33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
197.00 mg
Rank: 37 (Overall) ▶
42
840
2.6.2 Iron
0.70 mg
Rank: 17 (Overall) ▶
0.06
9
2.6.3 Sodium
4.00 mg
Rank: 16 (Overall) ▶
0
1556
2.6.4 Calcium
11.00 mg
Rank: 32 (Overall) ▶
1
100
2.6.5 Magnesium
8.00 mg
Rank: 27 (Overall) ▶
0
92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.04 mg
Rank: 29 (Overall) ▶
0
2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
17.00 mg
Rank: 28 (Overall) ▶
0
113
2.6.8 Manganese
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
3.3
2.6.9 Copper
0.13 mg
Rank: 14 (Overall) ▶
0
2
2.6.10 Selenium
0.60 mcg
Rank: 10 (Overall) ▶
0
63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
0.00 mg
Rank: 38 (Overall) ▶
0
318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
49.00 mg
Rank: 33 (Overall) ▶
0
1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
87
2.9 Water Content
83.80 g
Rank: 43 (Overall) ▶
0
95.23
2.10 Ash
0.40 g
Rank: 33 (Overall) ▶
0
87.1
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal
Rank: 19 (Overall) ▶
15
299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
12
354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
320.00 kcal
Rank: 14 (Overall) ▶
32
747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
17
443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
Rank: 30 (Overall) ▶
17
461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal
Rank: 35 (Overall) ▶
49
420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
Rank: 16 (Overall) ▶
80
450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Tree fruit
4.2 Season
Winter
4.3 Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
4.4 Seedless Variety
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4.5 Color
Green, Yellow
4.6 Inside Color
White
4.7 Shape
Round
4.8 Texture
Crunchy
4.9 Taste
Tart
4.10 Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
4.11 Grows on
Trees
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Warm
5 Facts
5.1 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.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
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92% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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5.2.2 Beer
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89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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5.2.3 Spirits
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83% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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5.2.4 Cocktails
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97% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
Turkey
5.3.2 Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
5.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Argentina
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
6.2 Synonym
C. vulgaris
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Rosidae
7.7 Order
Rosales
7.8 Family
Rosaceae
7.9 Genus
Cydonia
7.10 Species
C. oblonga
7.11 Generic Group
Rose