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 depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
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Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Fruit vegetable
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Blue, Indigo
Inside Color
Orange
Greyish-white
Origin
Chile, Peru
North America
Soil Type
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Porous, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
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Cold
Facts about
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
Top Producer
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United States of America
Other Countries
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Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Top Importer
Netherlands
United States of America
Top Exporter
Colombia
Chile
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Vaccinium corymbosum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Family
Solanaceae
Ericaceae
Species
Physalis
V. myrtillus
Difference Between Physalis and Blueberry
We might think that Physalis and Blueberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Blueberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Blueberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Blueberry with peel is 77.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Blueberry 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 Blueberry is Solanales and Ericales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.