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
Unknown
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
NA
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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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)
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Brown, Green
Inside Color
Orange
White
Origin
Chile, Peru
America, India
Climatic Conditions
NA
Hot, Humid
Facts about
NA
- 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".
Top Producer
NA
Indonesia
Other Countries
NA
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Netherlands
United States of America
Top Exporter
Colombia
Philippines
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Cocos nucifera
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Arecidae
Family
Solanaceae
Arecaceae
Species
Physalis
C. nucifera
Generic Group
Not Available
Arecaceae
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 Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available 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.