Physalis

Coconut

Physalis and Coconut

Physalis

Coconut

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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

Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment

General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting

Side Effects

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain

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

Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

13.30 g24.23 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.50 g9.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

3.90 g6.23 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.30 g3.33 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.170.22

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

150.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.11 mg0.07 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 mg0.54 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.62 mg1.01 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.05 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

10.00 mcg20.80 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg3.30 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.50 mg0.24 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg0.20 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

335.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

2.00 mg12.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.00 g33.49 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

170.00 mg356.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.30 mg2.43 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg20.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

12.00 mg14.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

8.00 mg32.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg1.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

39.00 mg113.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.40 mg1.50 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.44 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.90 mcg10.10 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

60.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

80.00 mg366.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg37.60 mg

0 87

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Water Content

92.70 g47.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.80 g0.97 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

77.00 kcal354.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

36.00 kcal354.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal354.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

92.00 kcal660.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

53.00 kcal443.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal70.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

238.00 kcal250.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

320.00 kcal298.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Spring, Summer

All seasons

Varieties

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

Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)

Seedless Variety

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Color

Bright Yellow, Orange

Brown, Green

Inside Color

Orange

White

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Crispy

Taste

Juicy, Sweetish

Origin

Chile, Peru

America, India

Grows on

Bushes

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sand

Soil pH

5-6.13.5-8.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Humid

Facts

Facts about

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".

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

Indonesia

Other Countries

Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka

Top Importer

Netherlands

United States of America

Top Exporter

Colombia

Philippines

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Physalis Peruviana

Cocos nucifera

Synonym

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Cocos nucifera

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Arecidae

Order

Solanales

Arecales

Family

Solanaceae

Arecaceae

Genus

Physalis

Cocos

Species

Physalis

C. nucifera

Generic Group

Arecaceae

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Difference Between Physalis and Coconut

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Coconut with peel is 77.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Coconut belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Physalis and Coconut is Solanales and Arecales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.