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, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
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Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
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, 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
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Soil Type
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Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
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Humid, Warm
Facts about
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.
- There are up to 500 seeds in Jackfruit & these seeds are edible.
- Root extracts of Jackfruit tree is used to treat diarrhea, fever and asthma.
- The taste of jackfruit is combination of mango, banana, melon and papaya.
Other Countries
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Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Top Importer
Netherlands
United States of America
Top Exporter
Colombia
India
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Alismidae
Family
Solanaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Physalis
Artocarpus
Species
Physalis
A. heterophyllus
Difference Between Physalis and Jackfruit
We might think that Physalis and Jackfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Jackfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Jackfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Jackfruit with peel is 77.00 kcal and 95.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 95.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Jackfruit belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Physalis and Jackfruit is Solanales and Rosales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.