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, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of migraine
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
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Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
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Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Might slow down the process of blood clotting
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Fruit vegetable
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Summer
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz and Zinfandel
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Green, Red
Inside Color
Orange
Light Green
Origin
Chile, Peru
Western Asia, Central Europe
Soil Type
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Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
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Warm
Facts about
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.
- If left alone, a grapevine can spread 50 feet and even more.
- There are more than 8,000 varieties of grape worldwide.
- They are available in 7 different colors: red, green, white, black, purple, blue and golden.
Other Countries
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Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Chile, France, Iran, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Netherlands
United States of America
Top Exporter
Colombia
Chile
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Vitis vinifera
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Vitis Vinifera
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Solanaceae
Vitaceae
Species
Physalis
Vitis vinifera
Difference Between Physalis and Grape
We might think that Physalis and Grape are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Grape Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Grape is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Grape with peel is 77.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 67.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Grape 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 Grape is Solanales and Vitales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Grape belongs to Vitaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Grape belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.