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, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
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, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
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Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Fruit vegetable
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Pink, Purple, Red
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Taste
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Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Chile, Peru
Caucasus
Soil Type
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Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
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Cold
Facts about
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
Other Countries
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Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Netherlands
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
Colombia
Chile
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Prunus domestica
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Prunus domestica
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Species
Physalis
P. domestica
Difference Between Physalis and Plum
We might think that Physalis and Plum are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Plum Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Plum is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Plum with peel is 77.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Plum 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 Plum is Solanales and Rosales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Plum belongs to Rosaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.