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Honeydew and Physalis


Physalis and Honeydew


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  
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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  
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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  
40
0.50 g  
99+

Sugar
8.12 g  
99+
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  
34
150.00 mcg  
6

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  
99+
0.62 mg  
4

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.09 mg  
16
0.10 mg  
15

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg  
16
10.00 mcg  
25

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
18.00 mg  
39
28.00 mg  
32

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.02 mg  
99+
0.50 mg  
22

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.90 mcg  
22
0.50 mcg  
37

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg  
29
335.00 mcg  
4

Choline
7.60 mg  
16
2.00 mg  
37

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
1.00 mg  
20

Calcium
6.00 mg  
40
12.00 mg  
30

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  
12

Copper
0.02 mg  
99+
0.10 mg  
22

Selenium
0.70 mcg  
9
0.90 mcg  
8

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
33.00 mg  
23
60.00 mg  
13

Omega 6s
26.00 mg  
99+
80.00 mg  
24

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
12.00 mg  
16
9.00 mg  
19

Water Content
89.82 g  
14
92.70 g  
5

Ash
0.41 g  
33
0.80 g  
13

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
36.00 kcal  
99+
77.00 kcal  
15

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
36.00 kcal  
99+
36.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Frozen Form
36.00 kcal  
99+
53.00 kcal  
27

Calories in Dried Form
268.00 kcal  
33
92.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Canned Form
36.00 kcal  
99+
53.00 kcal  
33

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal  
31
60.00 kcal  
23

Calories in Jam
290.00 kcal  
11
238.00 kcal  
22

Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal  
18
320.00 kcal  
16

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  
-  

Origin
France  
Chile, Peru  

Grows on
-  
Bushes  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained  
-  

Soil pH
6-6.5  
5-6.1  

Climatic Conditions
Warm  
-  

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.
  
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
No  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
No  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China  
-  

Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America  
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Top Importer
-  
Netherlands  

Top Exporter
-  
Colombia  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cucumis melo  
Physalis Peruviana  

Synonym
Cucumis Melo Inodorus  
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  
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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 36.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal 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.

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