Physalis

Blackcurrant

Physalis and Blackcurrant

Physalis

Blackcurrant

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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

Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling

Side Effects

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

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., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

13.30 g15.40 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.50 g3.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

3.90 g7.40 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

0.170.09

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

150.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.11 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

2.80 mg0.30 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.62 mg0.40 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.07 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 mg181.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.50 mg1.00 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg14.60 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

335.00 mcg15.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

2.00 mg0.00 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 mg322.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.30 mg1.54 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

12.00 mg55.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

8.00 mg24.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.27 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

39.00 mg59.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.40 mg0.26 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.09 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.90 mcg0.30 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

60.00 mg72.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

80.00 mg107.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg12.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

92.70 g81.96 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.80 g0.86 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

77.00 kcal63.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

36.00 kcal63.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal63.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

92.00 kcal283.00 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 kcal108.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

238.00 kcal183.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

320.00 kcal270.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable

Berry

Season

Spring, Summer

Summer

Varieties

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

Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder

Seedless Variety

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Color

Bright Yellow, Orange

Black

Inside Color

Orange

Grey

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Tart

Origin

Chile, Peru

Asia, Europe

Grows on

Bushes

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-6.16-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Moist

Facts

Facts about

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.

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

Russia

Other Countries

New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America

Top Importer

Netherlands

Top Exporter

Colombia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Physalis Peruviana

Ribes nigrum

Synonym

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Rosidae

Order

Solanales

Saxifragales

Family

Solanaceae

Grossulariaceae

Genus

Physalis

Ribes

Species

Physalis

R. nigrum

Generic Group

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Physalis and Blackcurrant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Blackcurrant with peel is 77.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Blackcurrant 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 Blackcurrant is Solanales and Saxifragales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.