Physalis

Pumpkin

Physalis and Pumpkin

Physalis

Pumpkin

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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

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

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

Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

Kidney and gallbladder diseases

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

Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

13.30 g6.50 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.50 g0.50 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

3.90 g2.76 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.30 g1.00 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.170.15

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

150.00 mcg426.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.11 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.11 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

2.80 mg0.60 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.62 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.06 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

10.00 mcg16.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg9.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.50 mg0.44 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg1.10 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

335.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

2.00 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.00 g0.10 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

170.00 mg340.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.30 mg0.80 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

12.00 mg21.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

8.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.32 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

39.00 mg44.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.40 mg0.13 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.00 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.90 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

60.00 mg82.22 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

80.00 mg49.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg0.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

92.70 g94.20 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.80 g1.40 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

77.00 kcal26.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

36.00 kcal30.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal26.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

92.00 kcal213.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

53.00 kcal34.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal46.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

238.00 kcal130.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

320.00 kcal244.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable

Berry

Season

Spring, Summer

All seasons

Varieties

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

Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady

Seedless Variety

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Color

Bright Yellow, Orange

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Inside Color

Orange

Creamy Yellow

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Fibrous

Taste

Creamy, Soft, Sweet

Origin

Chile, Peru

Mexico

Grows on

Bushes

Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-6.15.5-7.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

The name pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.

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

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America

Top Importer

Netherlands

United States of America

Top Exporter

Colombia

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Physalis Peruviana

Cucurbita maxima

Synonym

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Cucurbita pepo, Squash

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Dillenhidae

Order

Solanales

Cucurbitales

Family

Solanaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Physalis

Cucurbita

Species

Physalis

Cucurbita mixta

Generic Group

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Difference Between Physalis and Pumpkin

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Pumpkin with peel is 77.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin is Solanales and Cucurbitales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.