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Quince
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What is Quince?

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

-

Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

96% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Lactating Women

78% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.30 g
Rank: 25 (Overall)
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.90 g
Rank: 29 (Overall)
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.10 g
Rank: 43 (Overall)
0 63.35
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Protein

0.40 g
Rank: 50 (Overall)
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.03
Rank: 25 (Overall)
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg
Rank: 35 (Overall)
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg
Rank: 38 (Overall)
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg
Rank: 30 (Overall)
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mg
Rank: 54 (Overall)
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.08 mg
Rank: 56 (Overall)
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg
Rank: 44 (Overall)
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

15.00 mg
Rank: 40 (Overall)
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg
Rank: 42 (Overall)
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcg
Rank: 41 (Overall)
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
0 19.2
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Fat

0.10 g
Rank: 43 (Overall)
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

197.00 mg
Rank: 38 (Overall)
42 840
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Iron

0.70 mg
Rank: 17 (Overall)
0.06 9
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Sodium

4.00 mg
Rank: 16 (Overall)
0 1556
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Calcium

11.00 mg
Rank: 33 (Overall)
1 100
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Magnesium

8.00 mg
Rank: 27 (Overall)
0 92
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Zinc

0.04 mg
Rank: 29 (Overall)
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

17.00 mg
Rank: 28 (Overall)
0 113
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Manganese

0.10 mg
Rank: 35 (Overall)
0 3.3
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Copper

0.13 mg
Rank: 14 (Overall)
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg
Rank: 42 (Overall)
0 318
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Omega 6s

49.00 mg
Rank: 34 (Overall)
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg
Rank: 16 (Overall)
0 87
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Water Content

83.80 g
Rank: 45 (Overall)
0 95.23
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Ash

0.40 g
Rank: 34 (Overall)
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal
Rank: 27 (Overall)
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

57.00 kcal
Rank: 26 (Overall)
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

57.00 kcal
Rank: 25 (Overall)
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

320.00 kcal
Rank: 19 (Overall)
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal
Rank: 29 (Overall)
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal
Rank: 31 (Overall)
16 461
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Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal
Rank: 35 (Overall)
49 420
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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal
Rank: 18 (Overall)
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Season

Winter

Varieties

Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM

Seedless Variety

25% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits

Color

Green, Yellow

Inside Color

White

Shape

Round

Texture

Crunchy

Taste

Tart

Origin

Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

94% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Beer

89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Spirits

82% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Cocktails

97% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Production

Top Producer

Turkey

Other Countries

Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Argentina

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cydonia oblonga

Synonym

C. vulgaris

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Rosales

Family

Rosaceae

Genus

Cydonia

Species

C. oblonga

Generic Group

Rose

What is Quince Good For?

What is Quince? What is Quince good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Quince fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Quince Benefits are: cancer prevention, cures gastro-intestinal troubles, reduces nervous tension and ulcer prevention and its general health benefits are: anti oxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties, boosts immune system, controls blood pressure, digestive aid, eye care, helps in weight loss, improves blood circulation and maintains healthy cholesterol level. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are anti-aging benefits and reduces wrinkles and hair benefits are regulates hair growth. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Quince side effects are: allergic reaction and its allergy symptoms are . Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Quince.