Physalis and Clementine
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, 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
Unknown
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
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
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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 g
36
12.02 g
99+
Fiber
0.50 g
40
1.70 g
29
Sugar
3.90 g
99+
9.18 g
27
Protein
2.30 g
8
0.85 g
33
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.17
10
0.08
18
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
150.00 mcg
5
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg
3
0.09 mg
9
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.80 mg
1
0.64 mg
22
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.15 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.08 mg
22
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
24.00 mcg
10
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
48.80 mg
16
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.50 mg
19
0.20 mg
29
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
2.00 mg
30
14.00 mg
2
Fat
0.00 g
99+
0.15 g
38
Minerals
Potassium
170.00 mg
99+
177.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.30 mg
11
0.14 mg
99+
Sodium
Not Available
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
12.00 mg
29
30.00 mg
14
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.06 mg
27
Phosphorus
39.00 mg
9
21.00 mg
24
Manganese
0.40 mg
9
0.02 mg
99+
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.00 mg
99+
Selenium
Not Available
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Sterol
Water Content
Not Available
86.58 g
30
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
77.00 kcal
9
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
47.00 kcal
16
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
238.00 kcal
22
49.00 kcal
39
Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal
14
249.00 kcal
35
Characteristics
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
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Orange
Inside Color
Orange
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
NA
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Origin
Chile, Peru
China
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-6.1
6-7
Climatic Conditions
NA
Warm to hot climate
Facts
Facts about
NA
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
Spain
Other Countries
NA
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Netherlands
United States of America
Top Exporter
Colombia
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Citrus clementina
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
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Physalis
Citrus
Species
Physalis
C. clementina
Generic Group
Not Available
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 Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available 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.
