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Gooseberry and Jambul


Jambul and Gooseberry


Benefits

Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention   
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention   

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, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones   

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne   
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots   

Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff   
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair   

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   
Abdominal pains, NA   

Side Effects
Gastric irritation   
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   

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)   
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
10.18 g   
99+
14.00 g   
32

Fiber
4.30 g   
13
0.60 g   
39

Protein
0.88 g   
31
1.00 g   
26

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09   
16
0.04   
24

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
15.00 mcg   
24
0.00 mcg   
37

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
24
0.02 mg   
39

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg   
30
0.01 mg   
99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg   
99+
0.25 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.29 mg   
15
Not Available   

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg   
20
0.04 mg   
99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg   
29
Not Available   

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
27.70 mg   
33
11.85 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.37 mg   
21
Not Available   

Fat
0.58 g   
15
0.23 g   
32

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
198.00 mg   
36
55.00 mg   
99+

Iron
0.31 mg   
34
1.41 mg   
10

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
26.20 mg   
3

Calcium
25.00 mg   
18
11.65 mg   
31

Magnesium
10.00 mg   
25
35.00 mg   
3

Zinc
0.12 mg   
21
Not Available   

Phosphorus
27.00 mg   
19
15.60 mg   
30

Manganese
0.14 mg   
23
Not Available   

Copper
0.07 mg   
32
Not Available   

Selenium
0.60 mcg   
10
Not Available   

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
46.00 mg   
17
0.00 mg   
38

Omega 6s
271.00 mg   
6
0.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
0.00 mg   
16
0.00 mg   
16

Water Content
87.87 g   
22
84.75 g   
38

Ash
0.49 g   
27
0.50 g   
26

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal   
29
60.00 kcal   
18

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
73.00 kcal   
14
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
40.00 kcal   
35
80.00 kcal   
13

Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal   
33
120.00 kcal   
36

Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal   
38
300.00 kcal   
18

Characteristics

Type
Berry, Tree fruit   
Tree fruit, Tropical   

Season
Summer   
Monsoon, Summer   

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

Seedless Variety
Yes   
No   

Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow   
Black, Magenta, Purple   

Inside Color
Yellowish Green   
Purple   

Shape
Round   
Oval   

Texture
Crispy   
Juicy   

Taste
Astringent   
Astringent, Sweet   

Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia   
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained   
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained   

Soil pH
6-6.8   
6.5-7.5   

Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm   
Humid, Rainfall   

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.
  
  • Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
  • In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
  • Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
No   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Germany   
India   

Other Countries
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom   
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka   

Top Importer
Not Available   
Not Available   

Top Exporter
Not Available   
India   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa   
Syzygium cumini   

Synonym
Ribes grossularia   
Eugenia cumini   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Dillenhidae   
Rosidae   

Order
Saxifragales   
Myrtales   

Family
Grossulariaceae   
Myrtaceae   

Genus
Ribes   
Syzygium   

Species
R. uva-crispa   
S. cumini   

Generic Group
Saxifrage   
Not Available   

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Difference Between Gooseberry and Jambul

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Jambul with peel is 44.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gooseberry and Jambul 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 Jambul is Saxifragales and Myrtales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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