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Physalis
Physalis

American Persimmon
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Physalis and American Persimmon

Benefits

Health Benefits

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
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation

Skin Benefits

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

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Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

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
Along with meal, 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.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

13.30 g33.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.50 g3.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

3.90 g12.50 g
0 63.35
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Protein

2.30 g0.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.170.02
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

150.00 mcg81.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.11 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.01 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

2.80 mg-
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.62 mg-
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

10.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg66.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.50 mg-
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg-
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

335.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

2.00 mg8.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.00 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

170.00 mg310.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.30 mg2.50 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

12.00 mg27.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

8.00 mg9.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.11 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

39.00 mg26.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.40 mg0.36 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.90 mcg0.20 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

60.00 mg-
0 318
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Omega 6s

80.00 mg20.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg16.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

92.70 g64.40 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.80 g0.90 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

77.00 kcal127.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

36.00 kcal70.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal-
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

92.00 kcal276.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

53.00 kcal-
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal25.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

238.00 kcal345.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

320.00 kcal257.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable
Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Spring, Summer
Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Seedless Variety

Color

Bright Yellow, Orange
Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Orange
Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

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Sweet

Origin

Chile, Peru
Eastern United States

Grows on

Bushes
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

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Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-6.16.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

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Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.
  • It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
  • There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
  • The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

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China

Other Countries

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Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

Top Importer

Netherlands
United States of America

Top Exporter

Colombia
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Physalis Peruviana
Diospyros virginiana

Synonym

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Diospyros virginiana

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae
Dillenhidae

Order

Solanales
Ericales

Family

Solanaceae
Ebenaceae

Genus

Physalis
Diospyros

Species

Physalis
D. virginiana

Generic Group

-
-

Difference Between Physalis and American Persimmon

We might think that Physalis and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and American Persimmon is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and American Persimmon with peel is 77.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and American Persimmon belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Physalis and American Persimmon is Solanales and Ericales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.