Physalis and Date
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, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Unknown
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, 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
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
75.03 g
2
Fiber
0.50 g
40
8.00 g
3
Sugar
3.90 g
99+
63.35 g
1
Protein
2.30 g
8
2.45 g
6
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.17
10
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
150.00 mcg
5
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg
3
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.80 mg
1
1.27 mg
5
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.59 mg
3
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.17 mg
10
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
19.00 mcg
16
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
0.40 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.50 mg
19
0.05 mg
39
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
2.70 mcg
23
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
75.00 mcg
18
Choline
2.00 mg
30
6.30 mg
17
Fat
0.00 g
99+
0.39 g
22
Minerals
Potassium
170.00 mg
99+
656.00 mg
3
Iron
1.30 mg
11
1.02 mg
12
Sodium
Not Available
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
12.00 mg
29
39.00 mg
8
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
43.00 mg
2
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.29 mg
9
Phosphorus
39.00 mg
9
62.00 mg
4
Manganese
0.40 mg
9
0.26 mg
17
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.21 mg
7
Selenium
Not Available
3.00 mcg
4
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
3.00 mg
35
Omega 6s
Not Available
16.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
Not Available
20.53 g
99+
Ash
0.80 g
13
1.60 g
4
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
77.00 kcal
9
282.00 kcal
2
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
290.00 kcal
18
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
461.00 kcal
1
Calories in Jam
238.00 kcal
22
384.00 kcal
2
Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal
14
321.00 kcal
13
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable
Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Brown
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
NA
Sweet
Origin
Chile, Peru
Iraq
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
5-6.1
8-10
Climatic Conditions
NA
Hot, Warm
Facts
Facts about
NA
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Not Available
Beer
Yes
Not Available
Spirits
No
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
NA
Egypt
Other Countries
NA
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Top Importer
Netherlands
India
Top Exporter
Colombia
United Arab Emirates
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Phoenix Dactylifera
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
Phoenix
Species
Physalis
P. dactylifera
Generic Group
Not Available
Palm
Difference Between Physalis and Date
We might think that Physalis and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Date is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Date with peel is 77.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Physalis and Date 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 Date is Solanales and Arecales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
