Physalis

Apricot

Physalis and Apricot

Physalis

Apricot

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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

Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

General Benefits

Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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

Carbs

13.30 g11.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.50 g2.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

3.90 g9.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.30 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.170.13

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

150.00 mcg96.00 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 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

2.80 mg0.60 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.62 mg0.24 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.05 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

10.00 mcg9.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg10.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.50 mg0.89 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg3.30 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

335.00 mcg89.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

2.00 mg2.80 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 mg259.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.30 mg0.40 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

12.00 mg13.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

8.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.20 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

39.00 mg23.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.40 mg0.08 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.08 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.90 mcg0.10 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

60.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

80.00 mg77.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg18.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

92.70 g86.35 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.80 g0.75 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

77.00 kcal48.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

36.00 kcal48.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal48.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

92.00 kcal241.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

53.00 kcal63.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal58.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

238.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

320.00 kcal265.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable

Tree fruit

Season

Spring, Summer

Summer

Varieties

Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica

Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa

Seedless Variety

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Color

Bright Yellow, Orange

Orange, Yellowish-orange

Inside Color

Orange

Yellow

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Smooth, Sweet

Origin

Chile, Peru

China

Grows on

Bushes

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Soil pH

5-6.16.5-8

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Facts

Facts about

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Turkey

Other Countries

Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan

Top Importer

Netherlands

United States of America

Top Exporter

Colombia

France

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Physalis Peruviana

Prunus armeniaca

Synonym

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Prunus Armeniaca

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Rosidae

Order

Solanales

Rosales

Family

Solanaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Physalis

Prunus

Species

Physalis

P. armeniaca

Generic Group

Rose

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Difference Between Physalis and Apricot

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Apricot with peel is 77.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Apricot belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Physalis and Apricot is Solanales and Rosales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.