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Pear and Physalis


Physalis and Pear


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   

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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.

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