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 Symptoms
NA
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Allergic reaction
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
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
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
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
White
Origin
Chile, Peru
China, Japan
Soil Type
NA
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
NA
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
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.
Other Countries
NA
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Netherlands
Europe
Top Exporter
Colombia
China
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Pyrus communis
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
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.