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Gooseberry and Physalis


Physalis and Gooseberry


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  
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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  
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Side Effects
Gastric irritation  
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia  

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, 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+
13.30 g  
36

Fiber
4.30 g  
13
0.50 g  
99+

Sugar
4.40 g  
99+
3.90 g  
99+

Protein
0.88 g  
31
2.30 g  
8

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09  
16
0.17  
10

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
15.00 mcg  
26
150.00 mcg  
6

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg  
24
0.11 mg  
3

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg  
30
0.04 mg  
23

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg  
99+
2.80 mg  
1

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.29 mg  
17
0.62 mg  
4

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg  
20
0.10 mg  
15

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg  
29
10.00 mcg  
25

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
27.70 mg  
33
28.00 mg  
32

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.37 mg  
25
0.50 mg  
22

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg  
25
0.50 mcg  
37

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
70.00 mcg  
23
335.00 mcg  
4

Choline
0.00 mg  
39
2.00 mg  
37

Fat
0.58 g  
15
0.00 g  
99+

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
198.00 mg  
37
170.00 mg  
99+

Iron
0.31 mg  
34
1.30 mg  
11

Sodium
1.00 mg  
20
1.00 mg  
20

Calcium
25.00 mg  
18
12.00 mg  
30

Magnesium
10.00 mg  
25
8.00 mg  
27

Zinc
0.12 mg  
21
0.10 mg  
23

Phosphorus
27.00 mg  
19
39.00 mg  
9

Manganese
0.14 mg  
27
0.40 mg  
12

Copper
0.07 mg  
32
0.10 mg  
22

Selenium
0.60 mcg  
10
0.90 mcg  
8

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
46.00 mg  
19
60.00 mg  
13

Omega 6s
271.00 mg  
6
80.00 mg  
24

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
0.00 mg  
26
9.00 mg  
19

Water Content
87.87 g  
24
92.70 g  
5

Ash
0.49 g  
28
0.80 g  
13

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal  
37
77.00 kcal  
15

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
44.00 kcal  
35
36.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Frozen Form
44.00 kcal  
36
53.00 kcal  
27

Calories in Dried Form
360.00 kcal  
10
92.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Canned Form
73.00 kcal  
21
53.00 kcal  
33

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
40.00 kcal  
37
60.00 kcal  
23

Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal  
33
238.00 kcal  
22

Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal  
99+
320.00 kcal  
16

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
Yes  
No  

Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow  
Bright Yellow, Orange  

Inside Color
Yellowish Green  
Orange  

Shape
Round  
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
6-6.8  
5-6.1  

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
Yes  
No  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
No  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Germany  
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Other Countries
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom  
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Top Importer
-  
Netherlands  

Top Exporter
-  
Colombia  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa  
Physalis Peruviana  

Synonym
Ribes grossularia  
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
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.

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