Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
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
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
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, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Gastric irritation
Allergic reaction
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Varieties
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Pink, Purple, Red
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Yellow
Taste
Astringent
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Caucasus
Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Cold
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.
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
Top Producer
Germany
China
Other Countries
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
Not Available
Chile
Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa
Prunus domestica
Synonym
Ribes grossularia
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Saxifragales
Rosales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Species
R. uva-crispa
P. domestica
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Rose
Difference Between Gooseberry and Plum
We might think that Gooseberry and Plum are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gooseberry and Plum Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gooseberry and Plum is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Plum with peel is 44.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gooseberry and Plum belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Gooseberry and Plum is Saxifragales and Rosales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Plum belongs to Rosaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.