Gooseberry and Physalis
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
Unknown
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
NA
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
40
Sugar
Not Available
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
24
150.00 mcg
5
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
15
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
20
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
27.70 mg
33
28.00 mg
32
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.37 mg
21
0.50 mg
19
Choline
Not Available
2.00 mg
30
Fat
0.58 g
15
0.00 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
198.00 mg
36
170.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.31 mg
34
1.30 mg
11
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
Not Available
Calcium
25.00 mg
18
12.00 mg
29
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
23
0.40 mg
9
Copper
0.07 mg
32
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
46.00 mg
17
Not Available
Omega 6s
271.00 mg
6
Not Available
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
Not Available
Water Content
87.87 g
22
Not Available
Ash
0.49 g
27
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal
29
77.00 kcal
9
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
60.00 kcal
22
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
33
238.00 kcal
22
Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal
38
320.00 kcal
14
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
NA
Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Chile, Peru
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained
NA
Soil pH
6-6.8
5-6.1
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
NA
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.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Germany
NA
Other Countries
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
NA
Top Importer
Not Available
Netherlands
Top Exporter
Not Available
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
Not Available
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 Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gooseberry and Physalis belong to and 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.
