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Quince

Cydonia oblonga

Fruit · Rosaceae family

  • 57kcal
  • 0.4 gprotein
  • 1.9 gfibre

Per 100 g, raw.

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What 100 g is made of

  • Protein 0.4 g
  • Fat 0.1 g
  • Carbohydrate 15.3 g
  • Water and other 84.2 g

“Water and other” is what is left of 100 g after protein, fat and carbohydrate (mostly water, plus ash).

Vitamins and minerals in 100 g

Bars show the share of the US adult daily value. The rank compares 260 ingredients.

Where it comes from

Native to: Iran (Islamic Republic of)

  1. about 1275Quinces were recorded in England around 1275, when Edward I had them planted at the Tower of London.United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
  2. 1600sSettlers brought quince to North America during the 17th century.Northern America
  3. 1700sSettlers brought quince to Central and South America during the 18th century.Central America, South America

Used in GlobeCooks dishes from: Asia (1)

Native range and history are drawn from Wikipedia and Wikidata by GlobeCooks.

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Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (food 168163), public domain. Identity: Wikidata Q2751465. Compiled by GlobeCooks.

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