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Sour Cherry and Quince


Quince and Sour Cherry


Benefits

Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis  
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention  

General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid  
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  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots  
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles  

Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp  
Regulates hair growth  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing  
-  

Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas  
Allergic reaction  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
No  
Yes  

Best Time to Eat
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)  
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)  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
12.20 g  
39
15.30 g  
25

Fiber
1.60 g  
32
1.90 g  
29

Sugar
8.50 g  
38
8.10 g  
99+

Protein
1.00 g  
25
0.40 g  
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08  
18
0.03  
25

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
64.00 mcg  
11
2.00 mcg  
35

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg  
31
0.02 mg  
38

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg  
23
0.03 mg  
30

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg  
36
0.20 mg  
99+

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

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

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg  
27
3.00 mcg  
32

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

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.07 mg  
99+
0.10 mg  
99+

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.10 mcg  
28
0.10 mcg  
99+

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
85.00 mcg  
18
-  

Choline
6.10 mg  
23
8.40 mg  
13

Fat
0.30 g  
28
0.10 g  
99+

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
173.00 mg  
99+
197.00 mg  
38

Iron
0.32 mg  
33
0.70 mg  
17

Sodium
3.00 mg  
17
4.00 mg  
16

Calcium
16.00 mg  
26
11.00 mg  
33

Magnesium
9.00 mg  
26
8.00 mg  
27

Zinc
0.10 mg  
23
0.04 mg  
29

Phosphorus
15.00 mg  
31
17.00 mg  
28

Manganese
0.11 mg  
34
0.10 mg  
35

Copper
0.10 mg  
21
0.13 mg  
14

Selenium
0.00 mcg  
17
0.60 mcg  
10

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
44.00 mg  
20
0.00 mg  
99+

Omega 6s
46.00 mg  
36
49.00 mg  
34

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
12.00 mg  
16
12.00 mg  
16

Water Content
86.13 g  
34
83.80 g  
99+

Ash
0.40 g  
34
0.40 g  
34

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
50.00 kcal  
32
57.00 kcal  
27

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
50.00 kcal  
31
57.00 kcal  
26

Calories in Frozen Form
46.00 kcal  
34
57.00 kcal  
25

Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal  
13
320.00 kcal  
19

Calories in Canned Form
75.00 kcal  
20
57.00 kcal  
29

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
52.00 kcal  
29
50.00 kcal  
31

Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal  
26
130.00 kcal  
35

Calories in Pie
390.00 kcal  
6
310.00 kcal  
18

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit  
Tree fruit  

Season
Summer  
Winter  

Varieties
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian  
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM  

Seedless Variety
No  
No  

Color
Red  
Green, Yellow  

Inside Color
Red  
White  

Shape
Round  
Round  

Texture
Crunchy  
Crunchy  

Taste
Sweet-Sour  
Tart  

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

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Sandy  
Loam, Well-drained  

Soil pH
5.5-8  
6-7  

Climatic Conditions
Cold  
Warm  

Facts

Facts about
  • Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
  • In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
  • 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
  
  • 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.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Turkey  
Turkey  

Other Countries
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan  
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan  

Top Importer
Germany  
United States of America  

Top Exporter
Poland  
Argentina  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Prunus cerasus  
Cydonia oblonga  

Synonym
Prunus Cerasus  
C. vulgaris  

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
Prunus  
Cydonia  

Species
P. cerasus  
C. oblonga  

Generic Group
Rose  
Rose  

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Difference Between Sour Cherry and Quince

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sour Cherry and Quince with peel is 50.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Sour Cherry and Quince 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 Sour Cherry and Quince is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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