Gooseberry

Physalis

Gooseberry and Physalis

Gooseberry

Physalis

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

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

Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

Skin Benefits

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

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Hair Benefits

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

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

Side Effects

Gastric irritation

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

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)

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

Carbs

10.18 g13.30 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

4.30 g0.50 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

4.40 g3.90 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.88 g2.30 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.17

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

15.00 mcg150.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.11 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg2.80 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.29 mg0.62 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg10.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

27.70 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.37 mg0.50 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcg0.50 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

70.00 mcg335.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg2.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.58 g0.00 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

198.00 mg170.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.31 mg1.30 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

25.00 mg12.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg8.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.12 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

27.00 mg39.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.14 mg0.40 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.07 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.90 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

46.00 mg60.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

271.00 mg80.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

87.87 g92.70 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.49 g0.80 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal77.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

44.00 kcal36.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

44.00 kcal53.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

360.00 kcal92.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

73.00 kcal53.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

40.00 kcal60.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

150.00 kcal238.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

240.00 kcal320.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit

Fruit vegetable

Season

Summer

Spring, Summer

Varieties

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

Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green, Purple, Red, Yellow

Bright Yellow, Orange

Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Orange

Shape

Round

Texture

Crispy

Juicy

Taste

Astringent

Origin

Africa, Europe, South-West Asia

Chile, Peru

Grows on

Trees

Bushes

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loamy, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.85-6.1

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

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.

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

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

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

Netherlands

Top Exporter

Colombia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes uva-crispa

Physalis Peruviana

Synonym

Ribes grossularia

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Asteridae

Order

Saxifragales

Solanales

Family

Grossulariaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Ribes

Physalis

Species

R. uva-crispa

Physalis

Generic Group

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Gooseberry and Physalis

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Physalis with peel is 44.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 44.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry and Physalis is Saxifragales and Solanales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.