Eggplant

Physalis

Eggplant and Physalis

Eggplant

Physalis

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems

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

Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

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

Carbs

5.88 g13.30 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

3.00 g0.50 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

3.53 g3.90 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.98 g2.30 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.170.17

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg150.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.11 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.65 mg2.80 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.28 mg0.62 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

22.00 mcg10.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.20 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.30 mg0.50 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg0.50 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

36.00 mcg335.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

6.90 mg2.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.18 g0.00 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

229.00 mg170.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.23 mg1.30 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

9.00 mg12.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

14.00 mg8.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.16 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

24.00 mg39.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.23 mg0.40 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.08 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.90 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

13.00 mg60.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

63.00 mg80.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

92.30 g92.70 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.66 g0.80 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

25.00 kcal77.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

25.00 kcal36.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

24.00 kcal53.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

212.00 kcal92.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

24.00 kcal53.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal60.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

-238.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

170.00 kcal320.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable, Tropical

Fruit vegetable

Season

Spring, Summer

Varieties

Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White

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

Seedless Variety

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Color

Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black

Bright Yellow, Orange

Inside Color

White

Orange

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy

Origin

India

Chile, Peru

Grows on

Bushes

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam

Soil pH

6-75-6.1

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey

Top Importer

United States of America

Netherlands

Top Exporter

China

Colombia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Solanum melongena

Physalis Peruviana

Synonym

Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Order

Solanales

Family

Solanaceae

Genus

Solanum

Physalis

Species

S. melongena

Physalis

Generic Group

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Difference Between Eggplant and Physalis

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Physalis with peel is 25.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 25.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Eggplant and Physalis belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Eggplant and Physalis is Solanales and Solanales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.