Depending on the variety, quince can look like a large, lumpy yellow pear with smooth skin.
However, a common feature of all varieties is their strong, aromatic scent and tropical aroma.
The flesh of quince is pungent, dry and sour. It cannot be eaten raw and must be cooked.
Slowly cooked, the fruit becomes a rich candy-like paste with a deep apricot color and a floral honey flavor.
Quince are high in fiber and contain healthy amounts of vitamin C and potassium.
Scientific name of Quince
Cydonia Oblonga
Other names of Quince
- Shreephal
Calories by source in Quince
- Calories by carbohydrate in Quince = 96%
- Calories by fat in Quince = 1%
- Calories by protein in Quince = 2%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Quince
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Quince = 52%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Quince = 10%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Quince = 38%
Nutrition facts of Quince
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 57 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.1 | GRAM | 0% |
| Protein | 0.4 | GRAM | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 15.3 | GRAM | 6% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Quince, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Quince, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Complete nutrition facts of Quince
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