Eggplant and Physalis
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
Unknown
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
Yes
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
100 g
Carbs
5.88 g
99+
13.30 g
36
Fiber
3.00 g
20
0.50 g
40
Sugar
3.53 g
99+
3.90 g
99+
Protein
0.98 g
27
2.30 g
8
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.17
10
0.17
10
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
150.00 mcg
5
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
25
0.11 mg
3
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
25
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.65 mg
19
2.80 mg
1
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.28 mg
17
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
18
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
22.00 mcg
12
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.20 mg
99+
28.00 mg
32
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.30 mg
23
0.50 mg
19
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg
19
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
36.00 mcg
24
Not Available
Choline
6.90 mg
15
2.00 mg
30
Fat
0.18 g
35
0.00 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
229.00 mg
31
170.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.23 mg
99+
1.30 mg
11
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
Not Available
Calcium
9.00 mg
35
12.00 mg
29
Magnesium
14.00 mg
20
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
0.16 mg
17
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
24.00 mg
21
39.00 mg
9
Manganese
0.23 mg
19
0.40 mg
9
Copper
0.08 mg
28
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.30 mcg
14
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
13.00 mg
28
Not Available
Omega 6s
63.00 mg
28
Not Available
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.00 mg
12
Not Available
Water Content
92.30 g
5
Not Available
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
25.00 kcal
39
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
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal
38
60.00 kcal
22
Calories in Jam
Not Available
238.00 kcal
22
Calories in Pie
Not Available
320.00 kcal
14
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Fruit vegetable
Season
Spring, Summer
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
Yes
No
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
NA
Origin
India
Chile, Peru
Grows on
Bushes
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
NA
Soil pH
6-7
5-6.1
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
NA
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.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
No
Beer
No
Yes
Spirits
No
No
Cocktails
No
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
NA
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
NA
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
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Asteridae
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Solanum
Physalis
Species
S. melongena
Physalis
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
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 Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Eggplant and Physalis belong to and 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.
