Physalis and Pear
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
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
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, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Unknown
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
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
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
15.23 g
26
Fiber
0.50 g
40
3.10 g
19
Sugar
3.90 g
99+
9.75 g
24
Protein
2.30 g
8
0.36 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.17
10
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
150.00 mcg
5
1.00 mcg
36
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg
3
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.03 mg
33
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.80 mg
1
0.16 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.05 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
7.00 mcg
28
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
4.30 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.50 mg
19
0.12 mg
35
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
4.40 mcg
16
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
44.00 mcg
23
Choline
2.00 mg
30
5.10 mg
24
Fat
0.00 g
99+
0.14 g
39
Minerals
Potassium
170.00 mg
99+
116.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.30 mg
11
0.18 mg
99+
Sodium
Not Available
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
12.00 mg
29
9.00 mg
35
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
7.00 mg
28
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
39.00 mg
9
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.40 mg
9
0.05 mg
99+
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.08 mg
27
Selenium
Not Available
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
1.00 mg
37
Omega 6s
Not Available
93.00 mg
20
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
8.00 mg
10
Water Content
Not Available
83.96 g
99+
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.32 g
37
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
77.00 kcal
9
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
65.00 kcal
19
Calories in Jam
238.00 kcal
22
240.00 kcal
21
Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal
14
282.00 kcal
27
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
White
Shape
Round
Pear
Texture
Juicy
Grainy
Taste
NA
Crunchy, Sweet
Origin
Chile, Peru
China, Japan
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Soil pH
5-6.1
5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
NA
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
Facts
Facts about
NA
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
China
Other Countries
NA
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Netherlands
Europe
Top Exporter
Colombia
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Pyrus communis
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Rosales
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Physalis
Pyrus
Species
Physalis
P. communis
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Physalis and Pear
We might think that Physalis and Pear are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Pear Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Pear is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Pear with peel is 77.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Physalis and Pear 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 Pear is Solanales and Rosales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Pear belongs to Rosaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
