Physalis

Pomelo

Physalis and Pomelo

Physalis

Pomelo

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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

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection

General Benefits

Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

Side Effects

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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

Carbs

13.30 g9.62 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.50 g1.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

3.90 g8.40 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.30 g0.76 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.170.08

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

150.00 mcg138.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.11 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

2.80 mg0.22 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.62 mg0.20 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.04 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

10.00 mcg9.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg61.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.50 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg0.60 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

335.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

2.00 mg14.20 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.00 g0.04 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

170.00 mg216.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.30 mg0.11 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

12.00 mg4.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

8.00 mg6.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.08 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

39.00 mg17.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.40 mg0.02 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.05 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.90 mcg0.10 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

60.00 mg12.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

80.00 mg30.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg24.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

92.70 g89.10 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.80 g0.50 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

77.00 kcal38.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

36.00 kcal38.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal38.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

92.00 kcal350.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

53.00 kcal38.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal43.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

238.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

320.00 kcal290.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable

Citrus, Tropical

Season

Spring, Summer

All seasons

Varieties

Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica

Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie

Seedless Variety

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Color

Bright Yellow, Orange

Green, Pink, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Orange

Creamy Yellow

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Succulent

Taste

Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Chile, Peru

Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand

Grows on

Bushes

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sandy

Soil pH

5-6.15.5-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm

Facts

Facts about

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

Netherlands

Europe

Top Exporter

Colombia

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Physalis Peruviana

Citrus maxima

Synonym

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Citrus grandis

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Rosidae

Order

Solanales

Sapindales

Family

Solanaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Physalis

Citrus

Species

Physalis

C. maxima

Generic Group

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Physalis and Pomelo

We might think that Physalis and Pomelo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Pomelo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Pomelo is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Pomelo with peel is 77.00 kcal and 38.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 38.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Pomelo 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 Pomelo is Solanales and Sapindales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.