Physalis

Huckleberry

Physalis and Huckleberry

Physalis

Huckleberry

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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, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases

General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment

Skin Benefits

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing

Side Effects

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

Allergic reaction

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, 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 g8.70 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.50 g3.60 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

3.90 g4.20 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.30 g0.40 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.170.05

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

150.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.11 mg0.01 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 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

10.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg2.80 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.50 mg2.32 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg3.50 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

335.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

2.00 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.00 g0.10 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

170.00 mg208.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.30 mg0.30 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg10.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

12.00 mg15.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

8.00 mg7.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.28 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

39.00 mg11.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.40 mg0.42 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.06 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.90 mcg0.20 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

60.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

80.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg20.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

92.70 g90.70 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.80 g0.10 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

77.00 kcal37.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

36.00 kcal52.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal53.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

92.00 kcal349.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

53.00 kcal58.00 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 kcal420.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

320.00 kcal372.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable

Berry

Season

Spring, Summer

Summer

Varieties

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

Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry

Seedless Variety

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Color

Bright Yellow, Orange

Blue, Purple, Purplish black

Inside Color

Orange

Purple

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Chile, Peru

North America

Grows on

Bushes

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-6.14-6

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Humid, Warm

Facts

Facts about

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

"I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".

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

United States of America

Other Countries

Canada

Top Importer

Netherlands

Canada

Top Exporter

Colombia

Chile

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Physalis Peruviana

Gaylussacia brachycera

Synonym

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Vaccinium Corymbosum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Order

Solanales

Ericales

Family

Solanaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Physalis

Gaylussacia

Species

Physalis

G. brachycera

Generic Group

Heath

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Difference Between Physalis and Huckleberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Huckleberry with peel is 77.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 52.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Huckleberry 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 Huckleberry is Solanales and Ericales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.