Physalis and Pineapple
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
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Unknown
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
No
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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, 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
13.12 g
37
Fiber
0.50 g
40
1.40 g
32
Sugar
3.90 g
99+
9.85 g
23
Protein
2.30 g
8
0.54 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.17
10
0.04
24
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
150.00 mcg
5
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg
3
0.08 mg
10
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.03 mg
28
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.80 mg
1
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.21 mg
29
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.11 mg
13
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
18.00 mcg
17
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
47.80 mg
17
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.50 mg
19
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.70 mcg
30
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
2.00 mg
30
5.50 mg
23
Fat
0.00 g
99+
0.12 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
170.00 mg
99+
109.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.30 mg
11
0.29 mg
36
Sodium
Not Available
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
12.00 mg
29
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
39.00 mg
9
8.00 mg
40
Manganese
0.40 mg
9
0.93 mg
4
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.11 mg
19
Selenium
Not Available
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
17.00 mg
27
Omega 6s
Not Available
23.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
6.00 mg
13
Water Content
Not Available
86.00 g
33
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.22 g
99+
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
77.00 kcal
9
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
50.00 kcal
14
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
50.00 kcal
15
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
245.00 kcal
31
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
52.00 kcal
21
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
53.00 kcal
27
Calories in Jam
238.00 kcal
22
265.00 kcal
13
Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal
14
303.00 kcal
17
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable
Berry, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
NA
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Chile, Peru
Central America, South America
Grows on
Bushes
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-6.1
5.5-6
Climatic Conditions
NA
Hot, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
NA
- A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
- Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
- The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
- Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
Costa Rica
Other Countries
NA
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Netherlands
United States of America
Top Exporter
Colombia
Costa Rica
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Ananas sativus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Commelinidae
Order
Solanales
Poales
Family
Solanaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Physalis
Ananas
Species
Physalis
A. comosus
Generic Group
Not Available
Pineapple
Difference Between Physalis and Pineapple
We might think that Physalis and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Pineapple with peel is 77.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Pineapple 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 Pineapple is Solanales and Poales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
