Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
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, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
NA
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
NA
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 E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
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 Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Tropical
Varieties
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Purple
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
White
Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
NA
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
Other Countries
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
NA
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
Thailand
Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Ribes grossularia
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Saxifragales
Malpighiales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
R. uva-crispa
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Saxifrage
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Difference Between Gooseberry and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Gooseberry and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gooseberry and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gooseberry and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 44.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gooseberry and Purple Mangosteen belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Gooseberry and Purple Mangosteen is Saxifragales and Malpighiales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.