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
Unknown
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
NA
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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Yellowish Green
Origin
Chile, Peru
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Soil Type
NA
Loamy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Dry, Warm
Facts about
NA
- 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.
Other Countries
NA
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Top Importer
Netherlands
Not Available
Top Exporter
Colombia
Not Available
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Ribes uva-crispa
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Ribes grossularia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Solanales
Saxifragales
Family
Solanaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
Physalis
R. uva-crispa
Generic Group
Not Available
Saxifrage
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.