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Physalis and Red Currant

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, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

General Benefits

Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

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Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

Side Effects

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

13.30 g13.80 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.50 g4.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

3.90 g7.37 g
0 63.35
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Protein

2.30 g1.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.170.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

150.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.11 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

2.80 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.62 mg0.06 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

10.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg41.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.50 mg0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg11.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

335.00 mcg47.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

2.00 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.00 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

170.00 mg275.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.30 mg1.00 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

12.00 mg33.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

8.00 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.23 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

39.00 mg44.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.40 mg0.19 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.90 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

60.00 mg35.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

80.00 mg53.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

92.70 g83.95 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.80 g0.66 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

77.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

36.00 kcal56.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal56.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

92.00 kcal308.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

53.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal70.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

238.00 kcal165.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

320.00 kcal260.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable
Berry

Season

Spring, Summer
Summer

Varieties

Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

Seedless Variety

Color

Bright Yellow, Orange
Red

Inside Color

Orange
Red

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

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Sour, Tart

Origin

Chile, Peru
Europe

Grows on

Bushes
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

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Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-6.16-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

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Cold

Facts

Facts about

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.
  • The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
  • Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
  • There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

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Russia

Other Countries

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Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Top Importer

Netherlands
Germany

Top Exporter

Colombia
Russia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Physalis Peruviana
Ribes rubrum

Synonym

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Ribes Rubrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae
Rosidae

Order

Solanales
Saxifragales

Family

Solanaceae
Grossulariaceae

Genus

Physalis
Ribes

Species

Physalis
R. rubrum

Generic Group

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Saxifrage

Difference Between Physalis and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Red Currant with peel is 77.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Solanales and Saxifragales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.