Physalis

Japanese Persimmon

Physalis and Japanese Persimmon

Physalis

Japanese Persimmon

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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, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation

Skin Benefits

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level

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

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

13.30 g18.59 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.50 g3.60 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

3.90 g12.53 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.30 g0.58 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.170.03

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

150.00 mcg81.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.11 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

2.80 mg0.10 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 mg7.50 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 mcg159.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

335.00 mcg834.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

2.00 mg7.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.00 g0.19 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

170.00 mg161.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.30 mg0.15 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

12.00 mg8.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

8.00 mg9.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.11 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

39.00 mg17.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.40 mg0.36 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.11 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 mg4.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

80.00 mg39.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg4.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

92.70 g80.32 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.80 g0.33 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

77.00 kcal70.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

36.00 kcal70.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal-

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

92.00 kcal274.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

53.00 kcal-

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal90.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

238.00 kcal345.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

320.00 kcal284.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable

Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Spring, Summer

Autumn, Winter

Varieties

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

Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan

Seedless Variety

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Color

Bright Yellow, Orange

Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Orange

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Chile, Peru

Burma, China, India, Japan

Grows on

Bushes

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-6.16.5-7.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates

Facts

Facts about

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.

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

China

Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan

Top Importer

Netherlands

United States of America

Top Exporter

Colombia

Japan

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Physalis Peruviana

Diospyros kaki

Synonym

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Diospyros kaki

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Dillenhidae

Order

Solanales

Ericales

Family

Solanaceae

Ebenaceae

Genus

Physalis

Diospyros

Species

Physalis

D. kaki

Generic Group

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Difference Between Physalis and Japanese Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 77.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon is Solanales and Ericales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.