Physalis

Gooseberry

Physalis and Gooseberry

Physalis

Gooseberry

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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

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention

General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Side Effects

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

Gastric irritation

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), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

13.30 g10.18 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.50 g4.30 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

3.90 g4.40 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.30 g0.88 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.170.09

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

150.00 mcg15.00 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 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

2.80 mg0.30 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.62 mg0.29 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 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg27.70 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.50 mg0.37 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg2.60 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

335.00 mcg70.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

2.00 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.00 g0.58 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

170.00 mg198.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.30 mg0.31 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

12.00 mg25.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

8.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

39.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.40 mg0.14 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.07 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 mg46.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

80.00 mg271.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg0.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

92.70 g87.87 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.80 g0.49 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

77.00 kcal44.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

36.00 kcal44.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal44.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

92.00 kcal360.00 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 kcal40.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

238.00 kcal150.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

320.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable

Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Spring, Summer

Summer

Varieties

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

Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith

Seedless Variety

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Color

Bright Yellow, Orange

Green, Purple, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Orange

Yellowish Green

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Crispy

Taste

Astringent

Origin

Chile, Peru

Africa, Europe, South-West Asia

Grows on

Bushes

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loamy, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-6.16-6.8

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

Facts

Facts about

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.

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

Germany

Other Countries

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Top Importer

Netherlands

Top Exporter

Colombia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Physalis Peruviana

Ribes uva-crispa

Synonym

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Ribes grossularia

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Dillenhidae

Order

Solanales

Saxifragales

Family

Solanaceae

Grossulariaceae

Genus

Physalis

Ribes

Species

Physalis

R. uva-crispa

Generic Group

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Physalis and Gooseberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Gooseberry with peel is 77.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry is Solanales and Saxifragales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.