Rich in nutrients
Top 1 in Top 8 Health Benefits of Quince
Quinces contain fiber and several essential vitamins and minerals, making them a nutritious addition to almost any diet. A single, 3.2-ounce (92-gram) quince provides the following:
- Calories: 52
- Fat: 0 grams
- Protein: 0.3 grams
- Carbs: 14 grams
- Fiber: 1.75 grams
- Vitamin C: 15% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Thiamine (vitamin B1): 1.5% of the DV
- Vitamin B6: 2% of the DV
- Copper: 13% of the DV
- Iron: 3.6% of the DV
- Potassium: 4% of the DV
- Magnesium: 2% of the DV
As you can see, this fruit supplies moderate amounts of vitamin C and copper, plus small amounts of B vitamins, iron, potassium, and magnesium. While not extraordinarily rich in any specific compound, quinces offer a wide array of nutrients for very few calories.
