Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Sore throat treatment
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 Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
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Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
Allergic reaction
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Varieties
Vandalay, Stella, Tehranivee, Sonata, Whitegold, Symphony, Blackgold, Sunburst, Lapins, Skeena and Sweetheart
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Soil Type
Sandy
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm
Facts about
- The word cherry is derived from the Turkish town of Cerasus.
- In Oliver, British Columbia, a pie of 39,683 pounds was baked which holds the record of biggest cherry pie.
- National cherry cheese cake day is on April 23.
- 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.
Top Producer
Turkey
Turkey
Other Countries
Austria, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Russia
United States of America
Top Exporter
Poland
Argentina
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
Cydonia oblonga
Synonym
Prunus avium
C. vulgaris
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
P. avium
C. oblonga
Difference Between Sweet Cherry and Quince
We might think that Sweet Cherry and Quince are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Sweet Cherry and Quince Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Sweet Cherry and Quince is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sweet Cherry and Quince with peel is 63.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Sweet 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 Sweet Cherry and Quince is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Sweet Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Sweet Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. avium species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.