Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
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
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Treatment of skin diseases
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
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Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Redness of eyes, Sneezing, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes, Wheezing
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, 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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Fruit vegetable
Fruit vegetable
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Color
Green
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
Light Green
Orange
Shape
Irregularly oval
Round
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Chile, Peru
Climatic Conditions
Warm
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Facts about
- Colored bell peppers are sweeter as compared to green bell pepper.
- The inner white colored cavity is rich source of flavonoids and is edible.
- Red bell peppers have more nutrients as compared to green bell peppers.
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Spain, Turkey
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Top Importer
United States of America
Netherlands
Top Exporter
Canada
Colombia
Botanical Name
Capsicum annuum
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Capsicum annuum
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Asteridae
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Species
C. annum
Physalis
Difference Between Green Bell Pepper and Physalis
We might think that Green Bell Pepper and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Green Bell Pepper and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Green Bell Pepper and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Green Bell Pepper and Physalis with peel is 20.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 20.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Green Bell Pepper and Physalis belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Green Bell Pepper and Physalis is Solanales and Solanales respectively. Green Bell Pepper belongs to Solanaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Green Bell Pepper belongs to Capsicum genus of C. annum species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.