Physalis

Eggplant

Physalis and Eggplant

Physalis

Eggplant

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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

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems

General Benefits

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

Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Side Effects

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling

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, Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

13.30 g5.88 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.50 g3.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

3.90 g3.53 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.30 g0.98 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.170.17

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

150.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.11 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

2.80 mg0.65 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.62 mg0.28 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.08 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

10.00 mcg22.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg2.20 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.50 mg0.30 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg3.50 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

335.00 mcg36.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

2.00 mg6.90 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.00 g0.18 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

170.00 mg229.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.30 mg0.23 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

12.00 mg9.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

8.00 mg14.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.16 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

39.00 mg24.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.40 mg0.23 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.08 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.90 mcg0.30 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

60.00 mg13.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

80.00 mg63.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg7.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

92.70 g92.30 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.80 g0.66 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

77.00 kcal25.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

36.00 kcal25.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal24.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

92.00 kcal212.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

53.00 kcal24.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal30.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

238.00 kcal-

49 420

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Calories in Pie

320.00 kcal170.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable

Fruit vegetable, Tropical

Season

Spring, Summer

Varieties

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

Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White

Seedless Variety

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Color

Bright Yellow, Orange

Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black

Inside Color

Orange

White

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy

Origin

Chile, Peru

India

Grows on

Bushes

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam

Soil pH

5-6.16-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.

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

China

Other Countries

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey

Top Importer

Netherlands

United States of America

Top Exporter

Colombia

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Physalis Peruviana

Solanum melongena

Synonym

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Order

Solanales

Family

Solanaceae

Genus

Physalis

Solanum

Species

Physalis

S. melongena

Generic Group

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Difference Between Physalis and Eggplant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Eggplant with peel is 77.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Eggplant 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 Eggplant is Solanales and Solanales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.