Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Anti depressant, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves stomach health, 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
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair, 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
Chest pains, Eczema, Hives inside the cheeks, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling, Watery eyes
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Allstar, Annapolis, Cavendish, Chandler, Earliglow, Flavorfest, Honeoye, Jewel, Northeaster, San Andreas, Seascape, Tribute and Tristar
Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Bright red
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Pink
Taste
Astringent
Sour-Sweet
Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Europe
Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained
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.
- Strawberry is the only fruit with seeds on its covering.
- Belgium has a museum dedicated to strawberries.
- Americans eat almost 3.4 pounds of fresh strawberries each year.
- They are believed to be an aphrodisiac.
Top Producer
Germany
United States of America
Other Countries
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Egypt, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Turkey
Top Exporter
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United States of America
Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa
Fragaria Ananassa
Synonym
Ribes grossularia
Fragaria × ananassa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Saxifragales
Rosales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Species
R. uva-crispa
F. ananassa
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Rose
Difference Between Gooseberry and Strawberry
We might think that Gooseberry and Strawberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gooseberry and Strawberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gooseberry and Strawberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Strawberry with peel is 44.00 kcal and 33.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 44.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gooseberry and Strawberry 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 Strawberry is Saxifragales and Rosales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Strawberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Strawberry belongs to Fragaria genus of F. ananassa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.