Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
May interact with some drugs
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
No Types
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)
Color
Scarlet red
Brown, Green
Inside Color
Orange
White
Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
Juicy, Sweetish
Origin
Unknown
America, India
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot
Hot, Humid
Facts about
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
- 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".
Top Producer
China
Indonesia
Other Countries
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Philippines
Botanical Name
Lycium barbarum
Cocos nucifera
Synonym
Wolfberry
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Unknown
Magnoliophyta
Subclass
Asteridae
Arecidae
Family
Solanaceae
Arecaceae
Species
L. barbarum
C. nucifera
Generic Group
Not Available
Arecaceae
Difference Between Gojiberry and Coconut
We might think that Gojiberry and Coconut are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gojiberry and Coconut Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gojiberry and Coconut is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gojiberry and Coconut with peel is 32.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gojiberry and Coconut 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 Gojiberry and Coconut is Solanales and Arecales respectively. Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.