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Gojiberry and Physalis


Physalis and Gojiberry


Benefits

Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis  
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
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid  
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases  
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation  

Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth  
-  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing  
-  

Side Effects
May interact with some drugs  
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
Yes  
Yes  

Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after 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
69.21 g  
3
13.30 g  
36

Fiber
8.00 g  
3
0.50 g  
99+

Sugar
13.00 g  
16
3.90 g  
99+

Protein
14.07 g  
1
2.30 g  
8

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.20  
7
0.17  
10

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg  
39
150.00 mcg  
6

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg  
7
0.11 mg  
3

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
1.30 mg  
1
0.04 mg  
23

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.00 mg  
99+
2.80 mg  
1

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg  
99+
0.62 mg  
4

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg  
99+
0.10 mg  
15

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg  
36
10.00 mcg  
25

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
19.20 mg  
38
28.00 mg  
32

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg  
99+
0.50 mg  
22

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg  
99+
0.50 mcg  
37

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg  
40
335.00 mcg  
4

Choline
0.00 mg  
39
2.00 mg  
37

Fat
1.00 g  
6
0.00 g  
99+

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
840.00 mg  
1
170.00 mg  
99+

Iron
9.00 mg  
1
1.30 mg  
11

Sodium
24.00 mg  
4
1.00 mg  
20

Calcium
100.00 mg  
1
12.00 mg  
30

Magnesium
0.00 mg  
31
8.00 mg  
27

Zinc
2.70 mg  
1
0.10 mg  
23

Phosphorus
0.00 mg  
99+
39.00 mg  
9

Manganese
0.00 mg  
99+
0.40 mg  
12

Copper
2.00 mg  
1
0.10 mg  
22

Selenium
63.70 mcg  
1
0.90 mcg  
8

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg  
99+
60.00 mg  
13

Omega 6s
0.00 mg  
99+
80.00 mg  
24

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
0.00 mg  
26
9.00 mg  
19

Water Content
0.00 g  
99+
92.70 g  
5

Ash
0.00 g  
99+
0.80 g  
13

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
32.00 kcal  
99+
77.00 kcal  
15

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
81.00 kcal  
13
36.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Frozen Form
90.00 kcal  
10
53.00 kcal  
27

Calories in Dried Form
32.00 kcal  
99+
92.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Canned Form
83.00 kcal  
15
53.00 kcal  
33

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
40.00 kcal  
37
60.00 kcal  
23

Calories in Jam
180.00 kcal  
29
238.00 kcal  
22

Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal  
99+
320.00 kcal  
16

Characteristics

Type
Berry  
Fruit vegetable  

Season
Autumn  
Spring, Summer  

Varieties
No Types  
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica  

Seedless Variety
No  
No  

Color
Scarlet red  
Bright Yellow, Orange  

Inside Color
Orange  
Orange  

Shape
Oval  
Round  

Texture
Tough  
Juicy  

Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart  
-  

Origin
-  
Chile, Peru  

Grows on
Trees  
Bushes  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Well-drained  
-  

Soil pH
6.8-8.1  
5-6.1  

Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot  
-  

Facts

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.
  
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
China  
-  

Other Countries
Canada, France, India, United States of America  
-  

Top Importer
United States of America  
Netherlands  

Top Exporter
China  
Colombia  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Lycium barbarum  
Physalis Peruviana  

Synonym
Wolfberry  
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
-  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
-  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Asteridae  
Asteridae  

Order
Solanales  
Solanales  

Family
Solanaceae  
Solanaceae  

Genus
Lycium  
Physalis  

Species
L. barbarum  
Physalis  

Generic Group
-  
-  

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Difference Between Gojiberry and Physalis

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gojiberry and Physalis with peel is 32.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 81.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry and Physalis is Solanales and Solanales respectively. Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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