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
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Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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
Color
Yellow
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
White
Orange
Origin
China, Japan
Chile, Peru
Soil Type
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
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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.
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.
Other Countries
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
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Top Importer
Europe
Netherlands
Top Exporter
China
Colombia
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Pyrus
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Species
P. communis
Physalis
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 57.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal 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.