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, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
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, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
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Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
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, 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)
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
Citrus
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Orange
Inside Color
Orange
Orange
Taste
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Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Soil Type
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Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
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Warm to hot climate
Facts about
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.
- Clementine was first grown at the citrus research center in USA in 1909.
- It is called as"Christmas orange" as it's limited growing season falls during winter.
- It's a hybrid between Mediterranean and Oranges.
Other Countries
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Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Netherlands
United States of America
Top Exporter
Colombia
Spain
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Citrus clementina
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Citrus clementina
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Species
Physalis
C. clementina
Generic Group
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Citrus fruit
Difference Between Physalis and Clementine
We might think that Physalis and Clementine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Clementine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Clementine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Clementine with peel is 77.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Clementine 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 Clementine is Solanales and Sapindales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Clementine belongs to Rutaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Clementine belongs to Citrus genus of C. clementina species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.