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Coconut and Physalis


Physalis and Coconut


Benefits

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  

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  

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  

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

Allergy
  
  

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

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain  
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
Yes  
Yes  

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  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
24.23 g  
8
13.30 g  
36

Fiber
9.00 g  
2
0.50 g  
99+

Sugar
6.23 g  
99+
3.90 g  
99+

Protein
3.33 g  
2
2.30 g  
8

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.22  
6
0.17  
10

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg  
39
150.00 mcg  
6

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg  
14
0.11 mg  
3

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg  
38
0.04 mg  
23

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.54 mg  
29
2.80 mg  
1

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
1.01 mg  
2
0.62 mg  
4

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg  
36
0.10 mg  
15

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
20.80 mcg  
14
10.00 mcg  
25

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
3.30 mg  
99+
28.00 mg  
32

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.24 mg  
31
0.50 mg  
22

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.20 mcg  
40
0.50 mcg  
37

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg  
40
335.00 mcg  
4

Choline
12.10 mg  
5
2.00 mg  
37

Fat
33.49 g  
1
0.00 g  
99+

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
356.00 mg  
12
170.00 mg  
99+

Iron
2.43 mg  
4
1.30 mg  
11

Sodium
20.00 mg  
5
1.00 mg  
20

Calcium
14.00 mg  
28
12.00 mg  
30

Magnesium
32.00 mg  
4
8.00 mg  
27

Zinc
1.10 mg  
2
0.10 mg  
23

Phosphorus
113.00 mg  
1
39.00 mg  
9

Manganese
1.50 mg  
2
0.40 mg  
12

Copper
0.44 mg  
3
0.10 mg  
22

Selenium
10.10 mcg  
2
0.90 mcg  
8

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg  
99+
60.00 mg  
13

Omega 6s
366.00 mg  
4
80.00 mg  
24

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
37.60 mg  
2
9.00 mg  
19

Water Content
47.00 g  
99+
92.70 g  
5

Ash
0.97 g  
8
0.80 g  
13

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
354.00 kcal  
1
77.00 kcal  
15

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
354.00 kcal  
1
36.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Frozen Form
354.00 kcal  
1
53.00 kcal  
27

Calories in Dried Form
660.00 kcal  
3
92.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Canned Form
443.00 kcal  
1
53.00 kcal  
33

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal  
18
60.00 kcal  
23

Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal  
19
238.00 kcal  
22

Calories in Pie
298.00 kcal  
21
320.00 kcal  
16

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit, Tropical  
Fruit vegetable  

Season
All seasons  
Spring, Summer  

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  

Seedless Variety
No  
No  

Color
Brown, Green  
Bright Yellow, Orange  

Inside Color
White  
Orange  

Shape
Round  
Round  

Texture
Crispy  
Juicy  

Taste
Juicy, Sweetish  
-  

Origin
America, India  
Chile, Peru  

Grows on
Trees  
Bushes  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay, Sand  
-  

Soil pH
3.5-8.5  
5-6.1  

Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid  
-  

Facts

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".
  
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
No  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
No  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Indonesia  
-  

Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka  
-  

Top Importer
United States of America  
Netherlands  

Top Exporter
Philippines  
Colombia  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera  
Physalis Peruviana  

Synonym
Cocos nucifera  
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Arecidae  
Asteridae  

Order
Arecales  
Solanales  

Family
Arecaceae  
Solanaceae  

Genus
Cocos  
Physalis  

Species
C. nucifera  
Physalis  

Generic Group
Arecaceae  
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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 354.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 354.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal 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.

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