Physalis and Apricot
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
Unknown
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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
100 g
Carbs
13.30 g
36
11.00 g
99+
Fiber
0.50 g
40
2.00 g
26
Sugar
3.90 g
99+
9.00 g
28
Protein
2.30 g
8
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.17
10
0.13
13
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
150.00 mcg
5
96.00 mcg
6
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg
3
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.80 mg
1
0.60 mg
25
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.24 mg
22
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.05 mg
33
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
9.00 mcg
26
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
10.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.50 mg
19
0.89 mg
11
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
3.30 mcg
20
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
89.00 mcg
15
Choline
2.00 mg
30
2.80 mg
29
Fat
0.00 g
99+
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
170.00 mg
99+
259.00 mg
26
Iron
1.30 mg
11
0.40 mg
29
Sodium
Not Available
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
12.00 mg
29
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
39.00 mg
9
23.00 mg
22
Manganese
0.40 mg
9
0.08 mg
36
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.08 mg
30
Selenium
Not Available
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
Not Available
77.00 mg
26
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
18.00 mg
6
Water Content
Not Available
86.35 g
31
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.75 g
15
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
77.00 kcal
9
48.00 kcal
25
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
241.00 kcal
33
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
63.00 kcal
17
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
58.00 kcal
23
Calories in Jam
238.00 kcal
22
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal
14
265.00 kcal
31
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
No
No
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
NA
Smooth, Sweet
Origin
Chile, Peru
China
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Well-drained
Soil pH
5-6.1
6.5-8
Climatic Conditions
NA
Dry, Hot
Facts
Facts about
NA
- 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
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
Turkey
Other Countries
NA
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
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Rosales
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Physalis
Prunus
Species
Physalis
P. armeniaca
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.
