Physalis and Sour Cherry
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 prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
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, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Unknown
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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
12.20 g
39
Fiber
0.50 g
40
1.60 g
30
Sugar
3.90 g
99+
8.50 g
31
Protein
2.30 g
8
1.00 g
25
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.17
10
0.08
18
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
150.00 mcg
5
64.00 mcg
9
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg
3
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.80 mg
1
0.40 mg
36
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.14 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
10.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.50 mg
19
0.07 mg
38
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
2.10 mcg
27
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
85.00 mcg
16
Choline
2.00 mg
30
6.10 mg
19
Fat
0.00 g
99+
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
170.00 mg
99+
173.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.30 mg
11
0.32 mg
33
Sodium
Not Available
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
12.00 mg
29
16.00 mg
25
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
39.00 mg
9
15.00 mg
31
Manganese
0.40 mg
9
0.11 mg
30
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.10 mg
21
Selenium
Not Available
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
44.00 mg
18
Omega 6s
Not Available
46.00 mg
35
Sterol
Water Content
Not Available
86.13 g
32
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
50.00 kcal
24
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
46.00 kcal
18
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
350.00 kcal
11
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
75.00 kcal
13
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
52.00 kcal
28
Calories in Jam
238.00 kcal
22
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal
14
390.00 kcal
5
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Red
Inside Color
Orange
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Crunchy
Taste
NA
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Chile, Peru
Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Sandy
Soil pH
5-6.1
5.5-8
Climatic Conditions
NA
Cold
Facts
Facts about
NA
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
Turkey
Other Countries
NA
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Netherlands
Germany
Top Exporter
Colombia
Poland
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Prunus cerasus
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
Rosales
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Physalis
Prunus
Species
Physalis
P. cerasus
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Physalis and Sour Cherry
We might think that Physalis and Sour Cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Sour Cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Sour Cherry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Sour Cherry with peel is 77.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Physalis and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry is Solanales and Rosales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
