Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
Anti depressant, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Chest pains, Eczema, Hives inside the cheeks, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Allstar, Annapolis, Cavendish, Chandler, Earliglow, Flavorfest, Honeoye, Jewel, Northeaster, San Andreas, Seascape, Tribute and Tristar
Color
Purple, Yellow
Bright red
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Sour-Sweet
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Europe
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Loam
Climatic Conditions
Frost free, Sunny, Warm
Cold
Facts about
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
- Strawberry is the only fruit with seeds on its covering.
- Belgium has a museum dedicated to strawberries.
- Americans eat almost 3.4 pounds of fresh strawberries each year.
- They are believed to be an aphrodisiac.
Top Producer
Brazil
United States of America
Other Countries
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Egypt, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Brazil
Canada
Top Exporter
Ecuador
United States of America
Botanical Name
Passiflora edulis
Fragaria Ananassa
Synonym
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Fragaria × ananassa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Passifloraceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Passiflora
Fragaria
Species
P. edulis
F. ananassa
Generic Group
Passion Flower
Rose
Difference Between Passionfruit and Strawberry
We might think that Passionfruit and Strawberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Passionfruit and Strawberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Passionfruit and Strawberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Passionfruit and Strawberry with peel is 97.00 kcal and 33.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 97.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Passionfruit and Strawberry belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Passionfruit and Strawberry is Malpighiales and Rosales respectively. Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family and Strawberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species and Strawberry belongs to Fragaria genus of F. ananassa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.