Gooseberry and Pomegranate
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
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, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
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
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Side Effects
Gastric irritation
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.18 g
99+
18.70 g
14
Fiber
4.30 g
13
4.00 g
14
Sugar
Not Available
13.67 g
10
Protein
0.88 g
31
1.67 g
13
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
15.00 mcg
24
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
0.05 mg
19
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
0.29 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.29 mg
15
0.38 mg
9
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
20
0.08 mg
22
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
38.00 mcg
5
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
27.70 mg
33
10.20 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.37 mg
21
0.60 mg
16
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
16.40 mcg
5
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
Not Available
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.58 g
15
1.17 g
5
Minerals
Potassium
198.00 mg
36
236.00 mg
29
Iron
0.31 mg
34
0.30 mg
35
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
25.00 mg
18
10.00 mg
34
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
0.12 mg
21
0.35 mg
7
Phosphorus
27.00 mg
19
36.00 mg
13
Manganese
0.14 mg
23
0.12 mg
28
Copper
0.07 mg
32
0.16 mg
10
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.50 mcg
11
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
46.00 mg
17
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
271.00 mg
6
79.00 mg
25
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
Not Available
Water Content
87.87 g
22
77.93 g
99+
Ash
0.49 g
27
0.53 g
23
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal
29
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
83.00 kcal
8
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
366.66 kcal
8
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
210.00 kcal
25
Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal
38
360.00 kcal
9
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Dark red, Light pink-red
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crispy
Juicy
Taste
Astringent
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
India, Iran
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained
Clay, Sand
Soil pH
6-6.8
5.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Cold, Dry, Hot
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.
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Germany
Iran
Other Countries
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Top Importer
Not Available
Europe
Top Exporter
Not Available
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa
Punica granatum
Synonym
Ribes grossularia
Punica malus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Saxifragales
Myrtales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Ribes
Punica
Species
R. uva-crispa
P. granatum
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Pomegranate
Difference Between Gooseberry and Pomegranate
We might think that Gooseberry and Pomegranate are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gooseberry and Pomegranate Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gooseberry and Pomegranate is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Pomegranate with peel is 44.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gooseberry and Pomegranate belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Gooseberry and Pomegranate is Saxifragales and Myrtales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
