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
Anti depressant, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
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Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
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Chest pains, Eczema, Hives inside the cheeks, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Allergic reaction
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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Fruit vegetable
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Allstar, Annapolis, Cavendish, Chandler, Earliglow, Flavorfest, Honeoye, Jewel, Northeaster, San Andreas, Seascape, Tribute and Tristar
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Bright red
Origin
Chile, Peru
Europe
Climatic Conditions
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Cold
Facts about
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.
- Strawberry is the only fruit with seeds on its covering.
- Belgium has a museum dedicated to strawberries.
- Americans eat almost 3.4 pounds of fresh strawberries each year.
- They are believed to be an aphrodisiac.
Top Producer
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United States of America
Other Countries
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Egypt, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Netherlands
Canada
Top Exporter
Colombia
United States of America
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Fragaria Ananassa
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Fragaria × ananassa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Species
Physalis
F. ananassa
Difference Between Physalis and Strawberry
We might think that Physalis and Strawberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Strawberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Strawberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Strawberry with peel is 77.00 kcal and 33.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Strawberry 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 Strawberry is Solanales and Rosales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Strawberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Strawberry belongs to Fragaria genus of F. ananassa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.