Physalis and Quince
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, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Unknown
Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
NA
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Allergic reaction
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
15.30 g
25
Fiber
0.50 g
40
1.90 g
27
Sugar
3.90 g
99+
Not Available
Protein
2.30 g
8
0.40 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.17
10
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
150.00 mcg
5
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg
3
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.80 mg
1
0.20 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.08 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
15.00 mg
40
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.50 mg
19
Not Available
Choline
2.00 mg
30
Not Available
Fat
0.00 g
99+
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
170.00 mg
99+
197.00 mg
37
Iron
1.30 mg
11
0.70 mg
17
Sodium
Not Available
4.00 mg
16
Calcium
12.00 mg
29
11.00 mg
32
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.04 mg
29
Phosphorus
39.00 mg
9
17.00 mg
28
Manganese
0.40 mg
9
Not Available
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.13 mg
14
Selenium
Not Available
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
Not Available
49.00 mg
33
Sterol
Water Content
Not Available
83.80 g
99+
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
77.00 kcal
9
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
320.00 kcal
14
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
238.00 kcal
22
130.00 kcal
35
Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal
14
310.00 kcal
16
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Winter
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Crunchy
Taste
NA
Tart
Origin
Chile, Peru
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-6.1
6-7
Climatic Conditions
NA
Warm
Facts
Facts about
NA
- Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
- It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
- They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
Turkey
Other Countries
NA
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Netherlands
United States of America
Top Exporter
Colombia
Argentina
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Cydonia oblonga
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
C. vulgaris
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Rosales
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Physalis
Cydonia
Species
Physalis
C. oblonga
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Physalis and Quince
We might think that Physalis and Quince are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Quince Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Quince is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Quince with peel is 77.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Physalis and Quince 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 Quince is Solanales and Rosales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
