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, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Unknown
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
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)
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
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Dark red, Light pink-red
Origin
Chile, Peru
India, Iran
Climatic Conditions
NA
Cold, Dry, Hot
Facts about
NA
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
Other Countries
NA
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Top Importer
Netherlands
Europe
Top Exporter
Colombia
India
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Punica granatum
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Punica malus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Solanaceae
Lythraceae
Species
Physalis
P. granatum
Generic Group
Not Available
Pomegranate
Difference Between Physalis and Pomegranate
We might think that Physalis and Pomegranate are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Pomegranate Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Pomegranate is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Pomegranate with peel is 77.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Pomegranate belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Physalis and Pomegranate is Solanales and Myrtales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.