White Grapefruit and Quince
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
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, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
Yes
Best Time to Eat
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
8.41 g
99+
15.30 g
25
Fiber
1.10 g
35
1.90 g
27
Sugar
7.31 g
99+
Not Available
Protein
0.69 g
99+
0.40 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
18
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
27
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.27 mg
99+
0.20 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.28 mg
16
0.08 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
10.00 mcg
25
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
33.30 mg
25
15.00 mg
40
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.13 mg
34
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
10.00 mcg
31
Not Available
Choline
7.70 mg
12
Not Available
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
148.00 mg
99+
197.00 mg
37
Iron
0.06 mg
99+
0.70 mg
17
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
4.00 mg
16
Calcium
12.00 mg
29
11.00 mg
32
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
0.04 mg
29
Phosphorus
8.00 mg
40
17.00 mg
28
Manganese
0.01 mg
99+
Not Available
Copper
0.05 mg
99+
0.13 mg
14
Selenium
1.40 mcg
5
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg
33
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
19.00 mg
99+
49.00 mg
33
Sterol
Water Content
90.48 g
10
83.80 g
99+
Ash
0.33 g
36
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
33.00 kcal
21
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
117.93 kcal
38
320.00 kcal
14
Calories in Canned Form
37.00 kcal
23
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
39.00 kcal
36
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
256.00 kcal
15
130.00 kcal
35
Calories in Pie
376.00 kcal
6
310.00 kcal
16
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Winter
Varieties
Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
White
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Crunchy
Taste
Tart
Tart
Origin
Barbados
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-8
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Warm
Facts
Facts about
- February is known as National Grapefruit Month.
- It is called as state fruit of texas.
- No mechanical devices are used while picking grapefruits, they are always handpicked.
- 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
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Argentina
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Cydonia oblonga
Synonym
Not Available
C. vulgaris
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Rosales
Family
Rutaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Citrus
Cydonia
Species
C. × paradisi
C. oblonga
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Rose
Difference Between White Grapefruit and Quince
We might think that White Grapefruit and Quince are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. White Grapefruit and Quince Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between White Grapefruit and Quince is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh White Grapefruit and Quince with peel is Not Available and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 33.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, White Grapefruit 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 White Grapefruit and Quince is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. White Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. White Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
