Physalis

Lychee

Physalis and Lychee

Physalis

Lychee

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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, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes

General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain

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), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

13.30 g16.53 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.50 g1.30 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

3.90 g15.23 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.30 g0.83 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 mg0.07 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

2.80 mg0.60 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.62 mg0.00 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 mcg14.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg71.50 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.50 mg0.07 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg0.40 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

335.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

2.00 mg7.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.00 g0.44 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

170.00 mg171.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.30 mg0.13 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

12.00 mg5.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

8.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.07 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

39.00 mg31.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.40 mg0.06 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.15 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 mg65.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

80.00 mg67.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg8.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

92.70 g81.76 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.80 g0.44 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

77.00 kcal66.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

36.00 kcal66.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal77.73 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

92.00 kcal277.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

53.00 kcal91.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

238.00 kcal260.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

320.00 kcal280.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Spring, Summer

Varieties

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

Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal

Seedless Variety

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Color

Bright Yellow, Orange

Bright red, Pink red

Inside Color

Orange

Greyish-white

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Chile, Peru

China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam

Grows on

Bushes

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-6.15.5-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts

Facts

Facts about

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.

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

Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America

Top Importer

Netherlands

Hong Kong

Top Exporter

Colombia

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Physalis Peruviana

Litchi chinensis

Synonym

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Nephelium litchi

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Rosidae

Order

Solanales

Sapindales

Family

Solanaceae

Sapindaceae

Genus

Physalis

Litchi

Species

Physalis

L. chinensis

Generic Group

Soapberry

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Difference Between Physalis and Lychee

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Lychee with peel is 77.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Lychee 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 Lychee is Solanales and Sapindales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.