Physalis

Guava

Physalis and Guava

Physalis

Guava

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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

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary

General Benefits

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

Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing

Side Effects

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

13.30 g14.30 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.50 g5.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

3.90 g8.90 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.30 g2.50 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.170.18

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

150.00 mcg31.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.11 mg0.07 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

2.80 mg1.08 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.62 mg0.45 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.11 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

10.00 mcg49.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg228.30 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.50 mg0.73 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 mcg5,204.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

335.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

2.00 mg7.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.00 g0.95 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

170.00 mg417.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.30 mg0.26 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

12.00 mg18.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

8.00 mg22.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.23 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

39.00 mg40.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.40 mg0.15 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.23 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 mg112.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

80.00 mg288.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg22.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

92.70 g80.80 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.80 g1.40 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

77.00 kcal68.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

36.00 kcal68.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal68.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

92.00 kcal325.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

53.00 kcal57.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal55.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

238.00 kcal240.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

320.00 kcal340.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Spring, Summer

All seasons

Varieties

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

Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha

Seedless Variety

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Color

Bright Yellow, Orange

Green, Pink, Yellow

Inside Color

Orange

White

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Crispy

Taste

Sweet-Sour

Origin

Chile, Peru

Central America, Mexico, South America

Grows on

Bushes

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Rocky, Sandy

Soil pH

5-6.14.5-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Sunny

Facts

Facts about

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

The black pigment in Guava leaves is used for textile applications.
Guava leaves are used to make tea.
Oils extracted from guava seeds are used in various cosmetics.
Guava wood is used for decorative purposes.

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

India

Other Countries

China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand

Top Importer

Netherlands

Canada

Top Exporter

Colombia

India

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Physalis Peruviana

Psidium guajava

Synonym

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Psidium Guajava

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Rosidae

Order

Solanales

Myrtales

Family

Solanaceae

Myrtaceae

Genus

Physalis

Psidium

Species

Physalis

Psidium guajava

Generic Group

Myrtle

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Difference Between Physalis and Guava

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Guava with peel is 77.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Guava 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 Guava is Solanales and Myrtales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.