Physalis

Fig

Physalis and Fig

Physalis

Fig

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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, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

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

Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands

Side Effects

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

13.30 g19.20 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.50 g2.90 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

3.90 g16.30 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.30 g0.80 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 mcg7.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.11 mg0.06 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

2.80 mg0.40 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.62 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.11 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 mg2.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.50 mg0.11 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg4.70 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

335.00 mcg9.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

2.00 mg4.70 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.00 g0.30 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

170.00 mg232.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.30 mg0.37 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

12.00 mg35.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

8.00 mg17.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.15 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

39.00 mg14.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.40 mg0.13 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.07 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.90 mcg0.20 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

60.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

80.00 mg144.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg31.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

92.70 g79.11 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 kcal74.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

36.00 kcal74.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal71.42 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

92.00 kcal249.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

53.00 kcal69.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal65.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

238.00 kcal360.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

320.00 kcal450.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable

Tree fruit

Season

Spring, Summer

Summer, Winter

Varieties

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

Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

Seedless Variety

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Color

Bright Yellow, Orange

Green, Purple, Red

Inside Color

Orange

Pink

Shape

Round

Conical

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Chile, Peru

Western Asia

Grows on

Bushes

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Soil pH

5-6.15-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

Facts

Facts about

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.

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

Turkey

Other Countries

Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America

Top Importer

Netherlands

France

Top Exporter

Colombia

Turkey

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Physalis Peruviana

Ficus carica

Synonym

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Ficus Carica

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Alismidae

Order

Solanales

Rosales

Family

Solanaceae

Moraceae

Genus

Physalis

Ficus

Species

Physalis

Ficus carica

Generic Group

Mulberry

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Difference Between Physalis and Fig

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Fig with peel is 77.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Fig 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 Fig is Solanales and Rosales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.