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
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Sodium
Not Available
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
Not Available
  
Omega 6s
Not Available
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Water Content
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
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 Jam
240.00 kcal
  
21
238.00 kcal
  
22
Calories in Pie
282.00 kcal
  
27
320.00 kcal
  
14
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 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
  
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis
  
Physalis Peruviana
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
  
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.