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Physalis
Physalis

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Physalis and Cantaloupe

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
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress

General Benefits

Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss

Skin Benefits

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

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Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting

Side Effects

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

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
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
100 g

Carbs

13.30 g8.16 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.50 g0.90 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

3.90 g7.86 g
0 63.35
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Protein

2.30 g0.84 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.170.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

150.00 mcg169.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.11 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

2.80 mg0.73 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.62 mg0.11 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 mcg21.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg36.70 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.50 mg0.05 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg2.50 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

335.00 mcg26.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

2.00 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.00 g0.19 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

170.00 mg267.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.30 mg0.21 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg16.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

12.00 mg9.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

8.00 mg12.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.18 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

39.00 mg15.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.40 mg0.41 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.90 mcg0.41 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

60.00 mg46.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

80.00 mg35.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

92.70 g90.15 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.80 g0.65 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

77.00 kcal34.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

36.00 kcal34.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal34.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

92.00 kcal350.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

53.00 kcal34.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal64.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

238.00 kcal365.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

320.00 kcal316.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable
Melon

Season

Spring, Summer
Summer

Varieties

Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar

Seedless Variety

Color

Bright Yellow, Orange
Orange

Inside Color

Orange
Creamy Orange

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

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Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Origin

Chile, Peru
Africa, India

Grows on

Bushes
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

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Sandy

Soil pH

5-6.15-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

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Dry, Hot

Facts

Facts about

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.
  • Cantaloupe is known as rock-melon in some parts of the world.
  • Christopher columbus first introduced cantaloupes to north america in 1494.
  • The name 'Cantaloupe' as it is cultivated in papal gardens of cantaloupes, Italy.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

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China

Other Countries

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Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

Netherlands
United States of America

Top Exporter

Colombia
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Physalis Peruviana
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Synonym

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae
Dillenhidae

Order

Solanales
Cucurbitales

Family

Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Physalis
Cucumis

Species

Physalis
C. melo

Generic Group

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Gourd

Difference Between Physalis and Cantaloupe

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Cantaloupe with peel is 77.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Cantaloupe 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 Cantaloupe is Solanales and Cucurbitales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.