Apricot and Physalis
Benefits
Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Unknown
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or 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.
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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
11.00 g
99+
13.30 g
36
Fiber
2.00 g
26
0.50 g
40
Sugar
9.00 g
28
3.90 g
99+
Protein
1.40 g
16
2.30 g
8
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.13
13
0.17
10
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
96.00 mcg
6
150.00 mcg
5
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.11 mg
3
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
25
2.80 mg
1
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24 mg
22
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
33
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
9.00 mcg
26
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg
99+
28.00 mg
32
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.89 mg
11
0.50 mg
19
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.30 mcg
20
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg
15
Not Available
Choline
2.80 mg
29
2.00 mg
30
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.00 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
259.00 mg
26
170.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.40 mg
29
1.30 mg
11
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
Not Available
Calcium
13.00 mg
28
12.00 mg
29
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
23.00 mg
22
39.00 mg
9
Manganese
0.08 mg
36
0.40 mg
9
Copper
0.08 mg
30
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
Not Available
Omega 6s
77.00 mg
26
Not Available
Sterol
Phytosterol
18.00 mg
6
Not Available
Water Content
86.35 g
31
Not Available
Ash
0.75 g
15
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
48.00 kcal
25
77.00 kcal
9
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
241.00 kcal
33
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal
17
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
58.00 kcal
23
60.00 kcal
22
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
238.00 kcal
22
Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal
31
320.00 kcal
14
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable
Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Smooth, Sweet
NA
Origin
China
Chile, Peru
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
NA
Soil pH
6.5-8
5-6.1
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
NA
Facts
Facts about
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
NA
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
Netherlands
Top Exporter
France
Colombia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Not Available
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Rosales
Solanales
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Prunus
Physalis
Species
P. armeniaca
Physalis
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Apricot and Physalis
We might think that Apricot and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apricot and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apricot and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Physalis with peel is 48.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Apricot and Physalis belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Apricot and Physalis is Rosales and Solanales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
