Pear and Physalis
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
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-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Unknown
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
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
15.23 g
26
13.30 g
36
Fiber
3.10 g
19
0.50 g
40
Sugar
9.75 g
24
3.90 g
99+
Protein
0.36 g
99+
2.30 g
8
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.17
10
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.00 mcg
36
150.00 mcg
5
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.11 mg
3
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
33
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.16 mg
99+
2.80 mg
1
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.05 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg
28
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
4.30 mg
99+
28.00 mg
32
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.12 mg
35
0.50 mg
19
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.40 mcg
16
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
44.00 mcg
23
Not Available
Choline
5.10 mg
24
2.00 mg
30
Fat
0.14 g
39
0.00 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
116.00 mg
99+
170.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.18 mg
99+
1.30 mg
11
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
Not Available
Calcium
9.00 mg
35
12.00 mg
29
Magnesium
7.00 mg
28
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
39.00 mg
9
Manganese
0.05 mg
99+
0.40 mg
9
Copper
0.08 mg
27
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
1.00 mg
37
Not Available
Omega 6s
93.00 mg
20
Not Available
Sterol
Phytosterol
8.00 mg
10
Not Available
Water Content
83.96 g
99+
Not Available
Ash
0.32 g
37
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal
19
77.00 kcal
9
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal
19
60.00 kcal
22
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
21
238.00 kcal
22
Calories in Pie
282.00 kcal
27
320.00 kcal
14
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable
Season
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Yellow
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
White
Orange
Shape
Pear
Round
Texture
Grainy
Juicy
Taste
Crunchy, Sweet
NA
Origin
China, Japan
Chile, Peru
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
NA
Soil pH
5-7.5
5-6.1
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
NA
Facts
Facts about
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
NA
Other Countries
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
Europe
Netherlands
Top Exporter
China
Colombia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis
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
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Rosales
Solanales
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Pyrus
Physalis
Species
P. communis
Physalis
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Pear and Physalis
We might think that Pear and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pear and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pear and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pear and Physalis with peel is 57.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pear 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 Pear and Physalis is Rosales and Solanales respectively. Pear belongs to Rosaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
