Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
May interact with some drugs
NA
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Varieties
No Types
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Inside Color
Orange
White
Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
NA
Origin
Unknown
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Soil Type
Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot
NA
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.
NA
Other Countries
Canada, France, India, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Thailand
Botanical Name
Lycium barbarum
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Wolfberry
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Solanales
Malpighiales
Family
Solanaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
L. barbarum
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Gojiberry and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Gojiberry and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gojiberry and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gojiberry and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gojiberry and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 32.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gojiberry and Purple Mangosteen belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Gojiberry and Purple Mangosteen is Solanales and Malpighiales respectively. Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.