Physalis

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Physalis

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1 Benefits

1.1 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

1.1.1 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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

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

1.3 Hair Benefits

Unknown

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

1.5 Side Effects

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

13.30 g19.20 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.50 g2.90 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.90 g16.30 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

2.30 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.170.04

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

150.00 mcg7.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.11 mg0.06 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

2.80 mg0.40 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

NA0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

NA0.11 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

NA6.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg2.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.50 mg0.11 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA4.70 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA9.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

2.00 mg4.70 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.00 g0.30 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

170.00 mg232.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

1.30 mg0.37 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

NA1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

12.00 mg35.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

8.00 mg17.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.15 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

39.00 mg14.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.40 mg0.13 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.07 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

NA0.20 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

NA0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

NA144.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA31.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

NA79.11 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.80 g0.66 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

77.00 kcal74.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA71.42 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA249.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA69.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal65.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

238.00 kcal360.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

320.00 kcal450.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Fruit vegetable

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Spring, Summer

Summer, Winter

4.3 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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Bright Yellow, Orange

Green, Purple, Red

4.6 Inside Color

Orange

Pink

4.7 Shape

Round

Conical

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Chile, Peru

Western Asia

4.11 Grows on

Bushes

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-6.15-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Turkey

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

Netherlands

France

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Colombia

Turkey

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Physalis Peruviana

Ficus carica

6.2 Synonym

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Asteridae

Alismidae

7.7 Order

Solanales

Rosales

7.8 Family

Solanaceae

Moraceae

7.9 Genus

Physalis

Ficus

7.10 Species

Physalis

Ficus carica

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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 Not Available and Not Available 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.