Gooseberry

Gojiberry

Gooseberry and Gojiberry

Gooseberry

Gojiberry

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention

Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing

Side Effects

Gastric irritation

May interact with some drugs

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

10.18 g69.21 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

4.30 g8.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

4.40 g13.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.88 g14.07 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.20

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

15.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg1.30 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.00 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.29 mg0.00 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.00 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

27.70 mg19.20 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.37 mg0.00 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

70.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.58 g1.00 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

198.00 mg840.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.31 mg9.00 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg24.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

25.00 mg100.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg0.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.12 mg2.70 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

27.00 mg0.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.14 mg0.00 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.07 mg2.00 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg63.70 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

46.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

271.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

87.87 g0.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.49 g0.00 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal32.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

44.00 kcal81.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

44.00 kcal90.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

360.00 kcal32.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

73.00 kcal83.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

40.00 kcal40.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

150.00 kcal180.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

240.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit

Berry

Season

Summer

Autumn

Varieties

Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith

No Types

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green, Purple, Red, Yellow

Scarlet red

Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Orange

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Crispy

Tough

Taste

Astringent

Slightly bitter, Tart

Origin

Africa, Europe, South-West Asia

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loamy, Well-drained

Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.86.8-8.1

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

Cold, Hot

Facts

Facts about

Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.

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.

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

Germany

China

Other Countries

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Canada, France, India, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes uva-crispa

Lycium barbarum

Synonym

Ribes grossularia

Wolfberry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Asteridae

Order

Saxifragales

Solanales

Family

Grossulariaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Ribes

Lycium

Species

R. uva-crispa

L. barbarum

Generic Group

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Gooseberry and Gojiberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Gojiberry with peel is 44.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 44.00 kcal and 81.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gooseberry and Gojiberry 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 Gooseberry and Gojiberry is Saxifragales and Solanales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.