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
Unknown
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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
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 g
36
13.80 g
34
Fiber
0.50 g
40
4.30 g
13
Sugar
3.90 g
99+
7.37 g
40
Protein
2.30 g
8
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.17
10
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
150.00 mcg
5
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg
3
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.80 mg
1
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.06 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.07 mg
24
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
41.00 mg
20
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.50 mg
19
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
11.00 mcg
8
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
47.00 mcg
22
Choline
2.00 mg
30
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.00 g
99+
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
170.00 mg
99+
275.00 mg
22
Iron
1.30 mg
11
1.00 mg
13
Sodium
Not Available
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
12.00 mg
29
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
39.00 mg
9
44.00 mg
7
Manganese
0.40 mg
9
0.19 mg
20
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.11 mg
20
Selenium
Not Available
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
35.00 mg
20
Omega 6s
Not Available
53.00 mg
31
Sterol
Water Content
Not Available
83.95 g
99+
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
77.00 kcal
9
56.00 kcal
20
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
308.00 kcal
16
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
238.00 kcal
22
165.00 kcal
31
Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal
14
260.00 kcal
32
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
No
No
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Red
Inside Color
Orange
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
NA
Sour, Tart
Origin
Chile, Peru
Europe
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-6.1
6-7
Climatic Conditions
NA
Cold
Facts
Facts about
NA
- 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
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
Russia
Other Countries
NA
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.
