Physalis and Cranberry
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, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Unknown
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
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
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
13.30 g
36
12.20 g
39
Fiber
0.50 g
40
4.60 g
12
Sugar
3.90 g
99+
4.04 g
99+
Protein
2.30 g
8
0.39 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.17
10
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
150.00 mcg
5
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg
3
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.80 mg
1
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.30 mg
14
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.06 mg
30
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
1.00 mcg
34
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
13.30 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.50 mg
19
1.20 mg
7
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
5.10 mcg
14
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
91.00 mcg
14
Choline
2.00 mg
30
5.50 mg
23
Fat
0.00 g
99+
0.13 g
40
Minerals
Potassium
170.00 mg
99+
85.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.30 mg
11
0.25 mg
40
Sodium
Not Available
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
12.00 mg
29
8.00 mg
37
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
6.00 mg
29
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
39.00 mg
9
13.00 mg
33
Manganese
0.40 mg
9
0.36 mg
11
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.06 mg
36
Selenium
Not Available
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
22.00 mg
24
Omega 6s
Not Available
33.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
Not Available
87.13 g
25
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.20 g
99+
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
77.00 kcal
9
46.00 kcal
27
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
42.00 kcal
21
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
308.00 kcal
16
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
151.00 kcal
2
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
54.00 kcal
26
Calories in Jam
238.00 kcal
22
150.00 kcal
33
Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal
14
164.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Red
Inside Color
Orange
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
NA
Bitter, Tart
Origin
Chile, Peru
North America
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-6.1
4.5-5
Climatic Conditions
NA
Warm
Facts
Facts about
NA
- Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
- They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
- Cranberries do not grow in water.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
United States of America
Other Countries
NA
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
Netherlands
Europe
Top Exporter
Colombia
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Solanales
Ericales
Family
Solanaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Physalis
Vaccinium
Species
Physalis
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Generic Group
Not Available
Heath
Difference Between Physalis and Cranberry
We might think that Physalis and Cranberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Cranberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Cranberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Cranberry with peel is 77.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Physalis and Cranberry 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 Cranberry is Solanales and Ericales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
