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Physalis and Elderberry

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

General Benefits

Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

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Promotes longer and healthier hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat

Side Effects

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

13.30 g18.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.50 g7.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

3.90 g7.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

2.30 g0.66 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.170.04
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

150.00 mcg30.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.11 mg0.07 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.06 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

2.80 mg0.50 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.62 mg0.14 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.23 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

10.00 mcg6.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg36.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.50 mg2.32 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg0.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

335.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

2.00 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.00 g0.50 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

170.00 mg280.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.30 mg1.60 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg6.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

12.00 mg38.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

8.00 mg5.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.11 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

39.00 mg39.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.40 mg0.50 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.06 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.90 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

60.00 mg85.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

80.00 mg162.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg22.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

92.70 g79.80 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.80 g0.60 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

77.00 kcal73.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

36.00 kcal73.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal73.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

92.00 kcal340.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

53.00 kcal73.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal200.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

238.00 kcal280.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

320.00 kcal310.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable
Berry

Season

Spring, Summer
Autumn

Varieties

Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York

Seedless Variety

Color

Bright Yellow, Orange
Black, Red

Inside Color

Orange
Magenta

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

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Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Chile, Peru
Europe

Grows on

Bushes
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

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Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-6.15.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

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Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.
  • According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
  • Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

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United States of America

Other Countries

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Colombia, India, Mexico

Top Importer

Netherlands
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Top Exporter

Colombia
-

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Physalis Peruviana
Sambucus nigra

Synonym

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Sambucus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae
Asteridae

Order

Solanales
Dipsacales

Family

Solanaceae
Adoxaceae

Genus

Physalis
Sambucus

Species

Physalis
S. nigra

Generic Group

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Moschatel

Difference Between Physalis and Elderberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Elderberry with peel is 77.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Solanales and Dipsacales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.