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Orange and Physalis


Physalis and Orange


Benefits

Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Lower blood pressure, Prevents constipation, Prevents diabetes, Strengthening of bones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties  
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
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level  
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, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots  
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation  

Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff  
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Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting  
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Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain  
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
No  
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach  
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
11.75 g  
99+
13.30 g  
36

Fiber
2.40 g  
25
0.50 g  
99+

Sugar
9.35 g  
33
3.90 g  
99+

Protein
0.94 g  
28
2.30 g  
8

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08  
18
0.17  
10

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
11.00 mcg  
28
150.00 mcg  
6

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.09 mg  
8
0.11 mg  
3

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg  
23
0.04 mg  
23

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.28 mg  
99+
2.80 mg  
1

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.25 mg  
24
0.62 mg  
4

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg  
29
0.10 mg  
15

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
30.00 mcg  
8
10.00 mcg  
25

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
53.20 mg  
14
28.00 mg  
32

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.18 mg  
36
0.50 mg  
22

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg  
99+
0.50 mcg  
37

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
129.00 mcg  
11
335.00 mcg  
4

Choline
8.40 mg  
13
2.00 mg  
37

Fat
0.12 g  
99+
0.00 g  
99+

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
181.00 mg  
99+
170.00 mg  
99+

Iron
0.10 mg  
99+
1.30 mg  
11

Sodium
0.00 mg  
21
1.00 mg  
20

Calcium
40.00 mg  
7
12.00 mg  
30

Magnesium
10.00 mg  
25
8.00 mg  
27

Zinc
0.07 mg  
26
0.10 mg  
23

Phosphorus
14.00 mg  
32
39.00 mg  
9

Manganese
0.03 mg  
99+
0.40 mg  
12

Copper
0.05 mg  
99+
0.10 mg  
22

Selenium
0.50 mcg  
11
0.90 mcg  
8

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
7.00 mg  
36
60.00 mg  
13

Omega 6s
18.00 mg  
99+
80.00 mg  
24

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
24.00 mg  
6
9.00 mg  
19

Water Content
86.75 g  
30
92.70 g  
5

Ash
0.44 g  
31
0.80 g  
13

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal  
24
77.00 kcal  
15

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
47.00 kcal  
33
36.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Frozen Form
45.00 kcal  
35
53.00 kcal  
27

Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal  
23
92.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Canned Form
61.00 kcal  
26
53.00 kcal  
33

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
45.00 kcal  
34
60.00 kcal  
23

Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal  
14
238.00 kcal  
22

Calories in Pie
333.00 kcal  
14
320.00 kcal  
16

Characteristics

Type
Citrus  
Fruit vegetable  

Season
Winter  
Spring, Summer  

Varieties
Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.  
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica  

Seedless Variety
Yes  
No  

Color
Orange  
Bright Yellow, Orange  

Inside Color
Orange  
Orange  

Shape
Round  
Round  

Texture
Succulent  
Juicy  

Taste
Sweet-Sour  
-  

Origin
South-Eastern Asia  
Chile, Peru  

Grows on
Trees  
Bushes  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam  
-  

Soil pH
6-6.5  
5-6.1  

Climatic Conditions
Hot  
-  

Facts

Facts about
  • There are around 600 varieties of oranges available worldwide.
  • More than 1 plant can grow from a single orange seed.
  • Orange and orange blossoms are a symbol of love.
  • Orange tree is usually propagated by grafting.
  
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
Brazil  
-  

Other Countries
China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America  
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Top Importer
Germany  
Netherlands  

Top Exporter
Spain  
Colombia  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Citrus sinensis  
Physalis Peruviana  

Synonym
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis  
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Rosidae  
Asteridae  

Order
Sapindales  
Solanales  

Family
Rutaceae  
Solanaceae  

Genus
Citrus  
Physalis  

Species
C. × sinensis  
Physalis  

Generic Group
Citrus fruit  
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Difference Between Orange and Physalis

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Orange and Physalis with peel is 63.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Orange 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 Orange and Physalis is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Orange belongs to Rutaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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