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Quince nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Quinces, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Article author photo Arpi Gasparyan by Arpi Gasparyan | Last updated on September 01, 2023
Medically reviewed by Elen Khachatrian Article author photo Elen Khachatrian
Quince

Carbs in Quince

Quince is 83.8% water and 16.2% nutrients, primarily carbs. One hundred grams of quince contains 15.3g of carbs, which covers 5% of the daily need (in the case of a 2000-calorie diet).

Carbs per serving size

The average serving size of quince is one fruit (~92g), containing 14.1g of carbs.

Carbohydrate Type Breakdown

As previously mentioned, 100g of quince contains 15.3g of carbs, 13.4g of net carbs, and 1.9g of dietary fiber. 

Consequently, one fruit without refuse (serving size 92g) contains 14.1g of carbs and 1.7g of dietary fiber.

Quince net carbs

Quince is not particularly low in net carbs: 13.4g per 100g; therefore, it is preferred to avoid it during low-carb diets.

Soluble and insoluble fiber

Quince is a great source of pectin, a soluble dietary fiber used in the jam industry (1). However, the percentage of overall soluble dietary fiber in quince is not calculated yet.

Fiber content ratio for Quince

12% 88%
Sugar: 0 g
Fiber: 1.9 g
Other: 13.4 g

Quince Calories

Calories per 100g

Quince is a low-calorie fruit. One hundred grams of quince provides 57 calories, most of which are provided by carbs.

Macronutrients chart

16% 82%
Protein:
Daily Value: 1%
0.4 g of 50 g
1%
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.1 g of 65 g
0%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 5%
15.3 g of 300 g
5%
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
83.8 g of 2,000 g
4%
Other:
0.4 g

Calories per serving size

The average serving size of quince is one fruit. One fruit weighing 92g provides 52.4 calories.

Comparison

Quince is in the top 16% of foods low in calories compared to all foods in our database.

The fruits mentioned below have similar nutritional content. The most visible difference in their nutritional values makes up guava's relatively high protein content.

FoodCalories per fruitCalories per 100g
Guava37.4 (55g)68
Quince52.4 (92g)57
Pear101 (medium, 178g)57
Apple94.6 (medium, 182g)52

Summary table & burning estimates

We have calculated the duration and number of calories a person will burn by performing a specific type of activity, measured by a method called Met or Metabolic Equivalent of a Task (2).

The table below shows the time and type of activity a person should perform to burn 52.4 calories from one quince.

 60kg person80kg person100kg person
Walking15 min11.5 min9 min
Running5 min4 min3 min
Bicycling7 min5.5 min4.5 min
Aerobics7.5 min5.5 min4.5 min

References

  1. https://jast.modares.ac.ir/article-23-1495-en.pdf
  2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4428382/
  3. 2011 Compendium of Physical Activities
Article author photo Arpi Gasparyan
Education: General Medicine at YSMU
Last updated: September 01, 2023
Medically reviewed by Elen Khachatrian

Important nutritional characteristics for Quince

Quince
Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. 35 (low)
Glycemic load 4 (low)
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 57
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 13.4 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 fruit without refuse (92 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -3.7 (alkaline)
TOP 21% Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 79% of foods
TOP 38% Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 62% of foods
TOP 40% Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 60% of foods
TOP 41% Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 59% of foods
TOP 42% Copper ⓘHigher in Copper content than 58% of foods

Quince calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 57
Calories in 1 fruit without refuse 52 92 g

Quince Glycemic index (GI)

Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
35

Quince Glycemic load (GL)

4

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 4% 27% 6% 8% 18% 1% 2% 44% 0% 4% 0%
Calcium: 11 mg of 1,000 mg 1%
Iron: 0.7 mg of 8 mg 9%
Magnesium: 8 mg of 420 mg 2%
Phosphorus: 17 mg of 700 mg 2%
Potassium: 197 mg of 3,400 mg 6%
Sodium: 4 mg of 2,300 mg 0%
Zinc: 0.04 mg of 11 mg 0%
Copper: 0.13 mg of 1 mg 14%
Manganese: 0 mg of 2 mg 0%
Selenium: 0.6 µg of 55 µg 1%
Choline: 0 mg of 550 mg 0%

Mineral chart - relative view

Copper
0.13 mg
TOP 42%
Potassium
197 mg
TOP 60%
Iron
0.7 mg
TOP 70%
Calcium
11 mg
TOP 74%
Magnesium
8 mg
TOP 87%
Selenium
0.6 µg
TOP 88%
Phosphorus
17 mg
TOP 89%
Sodium
4 mg
TOP 92%
Zinc
0.04 mg
TOP 95%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 50% 5% 7% 4% 5% 10% 3% 0% 0%
Vitamin A: 40 IU of 5,000 IU 1%
Vitamin E : 0 mg of 15 mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 15 mg of 90 mg 17%
Vitamin B1: 0.02 mg of 1 mg 2%
Vitamin B2: 0.03 mg of 1 mg 2%
Vitamin B3: 0.2 mg of 16 mg 1%
Vitamin B5: 0.081 mg of 5 mg 2%
Vitamin B6: 0.04 mg of 1 mg 3%
Folate: 3 µg of 400 µg 1%
Vitamin B12: 0 µg of 2 µg 0%
Vitamin K: 0 µg of 120 µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin C
15 mg
TOP 21%
Vitamin A
40 IU
TOP 52%
Vitamin B6
0.04 mg
TOP 83%
Folate
3 µg
TOP 87%
Vitamin B2
0.03 mg
TOP 87%
Vitamin B3
0.2 mg
TOP 87%
Vitamin B1
0.02 mg
TOP 88%
Vitamin B5
0.081 mg
TOP 91%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%

Fat type information

10% 38% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g

All nutrients for Quince per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 57kcal 3% 84% 1.2 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 0.4g 1% 91% 7.1 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 0.1g 0% 93% 333.1 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 15mg 17% 21% 3.5 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 13.4g N/A 40% 4 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 15.3g 5% 41% 1.8 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Iron 0.7mg 9% 70% 3.7 times less than BeefBeef
Calcium 11mg 1% 74% 11.4 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 197mg 6% 60% 1.3 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 8mg 2% 87% 17.5 times less than AlmondAlmond
Fiber 1.9g 8% 38% 1.3 times less than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.13mg 14% 42% 1.1 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.04mg 0% 95% 157.8 times less than BeefBeef
Phosphorus 17mg 2% 89% 10.7 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 4mg 0% 92% 122.5 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 40IU 1% 52% 417.7 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0% 68%
Selenium 0.6µg 1% 88%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 2% 88% 13.3 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 2% 87% 4.3 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1% 87% 47.9 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 2% 91% 14 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 3% 83% 3 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Folate 3µg 1% 87% 20.3 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0% 93% 589.5 times less than BeefBeef
Monounsaturated Fat 0.04g N/A 86% 272.2 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g N/A 90% 943.5 times less than WalnutWalnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 57
% Daily Value*
0%
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 4mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate 15g
8%
Dietary Fiber 2g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 11mg 1%

Iron 1mg 13%

Potassium 197mg 6%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
ok
 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Sodium
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 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
Source
Low in Sugars
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 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Quince nutrition infographic

Quince nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/nutrients

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.