Huckleberry

Physalis

Huckleberry and Physalis

Huckleberry

Physalis

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, 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

Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment

Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Hair Benefits

Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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, 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

Carbs

8.70 g13.30 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

3.60 g0.50 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

4.20 g3.90 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.40 g2.30 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.17

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg150.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.11 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg2.80 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.62 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg10.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

2.32 mg0.50 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg0.50 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-335.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg2.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.10 g0.00 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

208.00 mg170.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.30 mg1.30 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

10.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

15.00 mg12.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

7.00 mg8.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.28 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

11.00 mg39.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.42 mg0.40 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.06 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.90 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg60.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

0.00 mg80.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

90.70 g92.70 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.10 g0.80 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

37.00 kcal77.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

52.00 kcal36.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal53.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

349.00 kcal92.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

58.00 kcal53.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

55.00 kcal60.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

420.00 kcal238.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

372.00 kcal320.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Fruit vegetable

Season

Summer

Spring, Summer

Varieties

Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry

Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica

Seedless Variety

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Color

Blue, Purple, Purplish black

Bright Yellow, Orange

Inside Color

Purple

Orange

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

North America

Chile, Peru

Grows on

Bushes

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

4-65-6.1

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Humid, Warm

Facts

Facts about

"I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

United States of America

Other Countries

Canada

Top Importer

Canada

Netherlands

Top Exporter

Chile

Colombia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Gaylussacia brachycera

Physalis Peruviana

Synonym

Vaccinium Corymbosum

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Order

Ericales

Solanales

Family

Ericaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Gaylussacia

Physalis

Species

G. brachycera

Physalis

Generic Group

Heath

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Difference Between Huckleberry and Physalis

We might think that Huckleberry and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Huckleberry and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Huckleberry and Physalis is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Huckleberry and Physalis with peel is 37.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 52.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Huckleberry 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 Huckleberry and Physalis is Ericales and Solanales respectively. Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.