Physalis and Coconut
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
Unknown
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
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
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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
100 g
Carbs
13.30 g
36
24.23 g
8
Fiber
0.50 g
40
9.00 g
2
Sugar
3.90 g
99+
6.23 g
99+
Protein
2.30 g
8
3.33 g
2
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.17
10
0.22
6
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
150.00 mcg
5
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg
3
0.07 mg
14
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.80 mg
1
0.54 mg
29
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
1.01 mg
2
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.05 mg
36
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
20.80 mcg
14
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
3.30 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.50 mg
19
0.24 mg
27
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.20 mcg
34
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
2.00 mg
30
12.10 mg
4
Fat
0.00 g
99+
33.49 g
1
Minerals
Potassium
170.00 mg
99+
356.00 mg
12
Iron
1.30 mg
11
2.43 mg
4
Sodium
Not Available
20.00 mg
5
Calcium
12.00 mg
29
14.00 mg
27
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
32.00 mg
4
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
1.10 mg
2
Phosphorus
39.00 mg
9
113.00 mg
1
Manganese
0.40 mg
9
1.50 mg
2
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.44 mg
3
Selenium
Not Available
10.10 mcg
2
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
Not Available
366.00 mg
4
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
37.60 mg
2
Water Content
Not Available
47.00 g
99+
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.97 g
8
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
354.00 kcal
1
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
660.00 kcal
3
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
443.00 kcal
1
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
238.00 kcal
22
250.00 kcal
19
Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal
14
298.00 kcal
19
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
No
No
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Brown, Green
Inside Color
Orange
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Crispy
Taste
NA
Juicy, Sweetish
Origin
Chile, Peru
America, India
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Clay, Sand
Soil pH
5-6.1
3.5-8.5
Climatic Conditions
NA
Hot, Humid
Facts
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".
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
Indonesia
Other Countries
NA
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
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Arecidae
Order
Solanales
Arecales
Family
Solanaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Physalis
Cocos
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.
