Coconut

Physalis

Coconut and Physalis

Coconut

Physalis

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment

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

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff

Unknown

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

24.23 g13.30 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

9.00 g0.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

6.23 g3.90 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

3.33 g2.30 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.220.17

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg150.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.11 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.54 mg2.80 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

1.01 mgNA

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mgNA

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

20.80 mcgNA

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

3.30 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.24 mg0.50 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.20 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

12.10 mg2.00 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

33.49 g0.00 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

356.00 mg170.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

2.43 mg1.30 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

20.00 mgNA

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

14.00 mg12.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

32.00 mg8.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

1.10 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

113.00 mg39.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

1.50 mg0.40 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.44 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

10.10 mcgNA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mgNA

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

366.00 mgNA

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

37.60 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

47.00 gNA

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.97 g0.80 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA77.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

354.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

660.00 kcalNA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

443.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal60.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal238.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

298.00 kcal320.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Fruit vegetable

4.2 Season

All seasons

Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)

Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Brown, Green

Bright Yellow, Orange

4.6 Inside Color

White

Orange

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Sweetish

4.10 Origin

America, India

Chile, Peru

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Bushes

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Sand

4.12.2 Soil pH

3.5-8.55-6.1

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Hot, Humid

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Indonesia

5.3.2 Other Countries

Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Netherlands

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Philippines

Colombia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cocos nucifera

Physalis Peruviana

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Arecidae

Asteridae

7.7 Order

Arecales

Solanales

7.8 Family

Arecaceae

Solanaceae

7.9 Genus

Cocos

Physalis

7.10 Species

C. nucifera

Physalis

7.11 Generic Group

Arecaceae

Not Available

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Difference Between Coconut and Physalis

We might think that Coconut and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Coconut and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Coconut and Physalis is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Coconut and Physalis with peel is Not Available and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 354.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Coconut and Physalis belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Coconut and Physalis is Arecales and Solanales respectively. Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.