Cherimoya and Physalis
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
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
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Unknown
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
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
17.71 g
18
13.30 g
36
Fiber
3.00 g
20
0.50 g
40
Sugar
12.87 g
12
3.90 g
99+
Protein
1.57 g
14
2.30 g
8
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.17
10
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
150.00 mcg
5
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
6
0.11 mg
3
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.13 mg
5
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.64 mg
21
2.80 mg
1
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.35 mg
10
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.26 mg
5
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg
11
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
12.60 mg
99+
28.00 mg
32
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.27 mg
25
0.50 mg
19
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
6.00 mcg
34
Not Available
Choline
Not Available
2.00 mg
30
Fat
0.68 g
11
0.00 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
287.00 mg
20
170.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.27 mg
38
1.30 mg
11
Sodium
7.00 mg
12
Not Available
Calcium
10.00 mg
34
12.00 mg
29
Magnesium
17.00 mg
17
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
0.16 mg
17
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
26.00 mg
20
39.00 mg
9
Manganese
0.09 mg
33
0.40 mg
9
Copper
0.07 mg
33
0.10 mg
22
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
318.00 mg
1
Not Available
Omega 6s
56.00 mg
29
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
79.39 g
99+
Not Available
Ash
0.65 g
18
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
77.00 kcal
9
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
75.00 kcal
9
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
60.00 kcal
22
Calories in Jam
Not Available
238.00 kcal
22
Calories in Pie
Not Available
320.00 kcal
14
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Fruit vegetable
Season
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Yellow
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
White
Orange
Shape
Conical
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
NA
Origin
Ecuador
Chile, Peru
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
NA
Soil pH
6.5-7.6
5-6.1
Climatic Conditions
Warm
NA
Facts
Facts about
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Spain
NA
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
Netherlands
Top Exporter
Spain
Colombia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Annona cherimola
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
Magnollidae
Asteridae
Order
Magnoliales
Solanales
Family
Annonaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Annona
Physalis
Species
A. cherimola
Physalis
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Cherimoya and Physalis
We might think that Cherimoya and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cherimoya and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cherimoya and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cherimoya and Physalis with peel is Not Available and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 75.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cherimoya and Physalis belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cherimoya and Physalis is Magnoliales and Solanales respectively. Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
