Physalis and Mulberry
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
Anti-aging benefits, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Flu treatment, Hair care, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of common cold, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin cleansing, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Unknown
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Breathing difficulty, Itching, Nasal congestion, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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
100 g
Carbs
13.30 g
36
9.80 g
99+
Fiber
0.50 g
40
1.70 g
29
Sugar
3.90 g
99+
8.10 g
35
Protein
2.30 g
8
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.17
10
0.14
12
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
150.00 mcg
5
7.50 mcg
28
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg
3
0.03 mg
32
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.10 mg
9
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.80 mg
1
0.62 mg
23
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.05 mg
36
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
36.40 mg
22
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.50 mg
19
0.87 mg
12
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
7.80 mcg
10
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
136.00 mcg
7
Choline
2.00 mg
30
12.30 mg
3
Fat
0.00 g
99+
0.39 g
22
Minerals
Potassium
170.00 mg
99+
194.00 mg
38
Iron
1.30 mg
11
1.85 mg
7
Sodium
Not Available
10.00 mg
10
Calcium
12.00 mg
29
39.00 mg
8
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
18.00 mg
15
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
39.00 mg
9
38.00 mg
11
Manganese
0.40 mg
9
Not Available
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.06 mg
37
Selenium
Not Available
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
1.00 mg
37
Omega 6s
Not Available
206.00 mg
10
Sterol
Water Content
Not Available
87.68 g
23
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.69 g
16
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
77.00 kcal
9
43.00 kcal
30
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
43.00 kcal
20
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
325.00 kcal
13
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
40.00 kcal
35
Calories in Jam
238.00 kcal
22
297.00 kcal
10
Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal
14
196.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Charparral, Pendula, Teas, Bellaire and Lingan
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Pink, Purple, White
Inside Color
Orange
Pink
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
NA
Tart
Origin
Chile, Peru
China
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Clay, Loam
Soil pH
5-6.1
6.5-6.8
Climatic Conditions
NA
Sunny
Facts
Facts about
NA
- It can take up to 10 years for a tree to produce mulberry fruit.
- Mulberry leaves are fed to silkworms to enhance silk production.
- In Germany, they say that devil uses root of mulberry tree to polish his boots.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
China
Other Countries
NA
Colombia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Russia, United States of America
Top Importer
Netherlands
Not Available
Top Exporter
Colombia
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Morus Alba
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Morus atropurpurea or Morus multicaulis
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Alismidae
Order
Solanales
Rosales
Family
Solanaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Physalis
Morus
Species
Physalis
M. alba
Generic Group
Not Available
Mulberry
Difference Between Physalis and Mulberry
We might think that Physalis and Mulberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Mulberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Mulberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Mulberry with peel is 77.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Physalis and Mulberry 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 Mulberry is Solanales and Rosales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Mulberry belongs to Moraceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Mulberry belongs to Morus genus of M. alba species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
