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 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
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)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
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
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Creamy Yellow
Origin
Chile, Peru
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Soil Type
NA
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
NA
Warm
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.
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
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Citrus maxima
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Citrus grandis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Species
Physalis
C. maxima
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
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.