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Physalis and Pomelo


Pomelo and Physalis


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
Unknown   
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
NA   
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
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   

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   
100 g   

Carbs
13.30 g   
36
9.62 g   
99+

Fiber
0.50 g   
40
1.00 g   
36

Sugar
3.90 g   
99+
Not Available   

Protein
2.30 g   
8
0.76 g   
38

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.17   
10
0.08   
18

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
150.00 mcg   
5
Not Available   

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg   
3
0.03 mg   
28

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg   
23
0.03 mg   
32

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.80 mg   
1
0.22 mg   
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available   
0.04 mg   
99+

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg   
32
61.00 mg   
12

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.50 mg   
19
Not Available   

Choline
2.00 mg   
30
Not Available   

Fat
0.00 g   
99+
0.04 g   
99+

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
170.00 mg   
99+
216.00 mg   
34

Iron
1.30 mg   
11
0.11 mg   
99+

Sodium
Not Available   
1.00 mg   
20

Calcium
12.00 mg   
29
4.00 mg   
99+

Magnesium
8.00 mg   
27
6.00 mg   
29

Zinc
0.10 mg   
23
0.08 mg   
25

Phosphorus
39.00 mg   
9
17.00 mg   
28

Manganese
0.40 mg   
9
0.02 mg   
99+

Copper
0.10 mg   
22
0.05 mg   
99+

Fatty Acids
  
  

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
Not Available   
89.10 g   
14

Ash
0.80 g   
13
0.50 g   
26

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
77.00 kcal   
9
38.00 kcal   
33

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
Not Available   
350.00 kcal   
11

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal   
22
43.00 kcal   
34

Calories in Jam
238.00 kcal   
22
Not Available   

Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal   
14
290.00 kcal   
22

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
No   
No   

Color
Bright Yellow, Orange   
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow   

Inside Color
Orange   
Creamy Yellow   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Juicy   
Succulent   

Taste
NA   
Juicy, Sweet   

Origin
Chile, Peru   
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand   

Grows on
Bushes   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
NA   
Clay, Loam, Sandy   

Soil pH
5-6.1   
5.5-6.5   

Climatic Conditions
NA   
Warm   

Facts

Facts about
NA   
  • 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
No   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
No   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
NA   
China   

Other Countries
NA   
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   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Asteridae   
Rosidae   

Order
Solanales   
Sapindales   

Family
Solanaceae   
Rutaceae   

Genus
Physalis   
Citrus   

Species
Physalis   
C. maxima   

Generic Group
Not Available   
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.

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