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 treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Unknown
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Redness of eyes, Sneezing, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat 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
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, 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)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
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
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable
Fruit vegetable
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Green
Inside Color
Orange
Light Green
Shape
Round
Irregularly oval
Origin
Chile, Peru
Central America, Mexico, South America
Climatic Conditions
NA
Warm
Facts about
NA
- Colored bell peppers are sweeter as compared to green bell pepper.
- The inner white colored cavity is rich source of flavonoids and is edible.
- Red bell peppers have more nutrients as compared to green bell peppers.
Other Countries
NA
Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Netherlands
United States of America
Top Exporter
Colombia
Canada
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Capsicum annuum
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Alismidae
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Species
Physalis
C. annum
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Physalis and Green Bell Pepper
We might think that Physalis and Green Bell Pepper are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Green Bell Pepper Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Green Bell Pepper is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Green Bell Pepper with peel is 77.00 kcal and 20.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Physalis and Green Bell Pepper 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 Green Bell Pepper is Solanales and Solanales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Green Bell Pepper belongs to Solanaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Green Bell Pepper belongs to Capsicum genus of C. annum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.