Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair
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, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Gastric irritation
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Tropical
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Yellow
Taste
Astringent
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Frost free, Sunny, Warm
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.
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
Top Producer
Germany
Brazil
Other Countries
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Top Importer
Not Available
Brazil
Top Exporter
Not Available
Ecuador
Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa
Passiflora edulis
Synonym
Ribes grossularia
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Saxifragales
Malpighiales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Passifloraceae
Species
R. uva-crispa
P. edulis
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Passion Flower
Difference Between Gooseberry and Passionfruit
We might think that Gooseberry and Passionfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gooseberry and Passionfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gooseberry and Passionfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Passionfruit with peel is 44.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 97.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gooseberry and Passionfruit 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 Gooseberry and Passionfruit is Saxifragales and Malpighiales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.