Honeydew and Physalis
Benefits
Health Benefits
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
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
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, 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, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Unknown
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, 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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
9.09 g
99+
13.30 g
36
Fiber
0.80 g
38
0.50 g
40
Sugar
8.12 g
34
3.90 g
99+
Protein
0.54 g
99+
2.30 g
8
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.17
10
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
150.00 mcg
5
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
26
0.11 mg
3
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg
34
2.80 mg
1
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.16 mg
39
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.09 mg
16
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
18.00 mg
39
28.00 mg
32
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.02 mg
99+
0.50 mg
19
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.90 mcg
21
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg
26
Not Available
Choline
7.60 mg
13
2.00 mg
30
Fat
0.14 g
39
0.00 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
228.00 mg
32
170.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.17 mg
99+
1.30 mg
11
Sodium
18.00 mg
6
Not Available
Calcium
6.00 mg
39
12.00 mg
29
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
0.09 mg
24
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
11.00 mg
35
39.00 mg
9
Manganese
0.03 mg
99+
0.40 mg
9
Copper
0.02 mg
99+
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.70 mcg
9
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
33.00 mg
21
Not Available
Omega 6s
26.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
89.82 g
12
Not Available
Ash
0.41 g
32
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
77.00 kcal
9
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
36.00 kcal
19
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
36.00 kcal
24
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
268.00 kcal
24
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
60.00 kcal
22
Calories in Jam
290.00 kcal
11
238.00 kcal
22
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
16
320.00 kcal
14
Characteristics
Type
Melon
Fruit vegetable
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Yellow
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
Light Green
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
NA
Origin
France
Chile, Peru
Grows on
Not Available
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
NA
Soil pH
6-6.5
5-6.1
Climatic Conditions
Warm
NA
Facts
Facts about
- The average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
- 90% of a honeydew is water.
- In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
- Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
NA
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
Not Available
Netherlands
Top Exporter
Not Available
Colombia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Not Available
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Cucurbitales
Solanales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Physalis
Species
C. melo
Physalis
Generic Group
Gourd
Not Available
Difference Between Honeydew and Physalis
We might think that Honeydew and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Honeydew and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Honeydew and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Honeydew and Physalis with peel is Not Available and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Honeydew 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 Honeydew and Physalis is Cucurbitales and Solanales respectively. Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
