Physalis and Strawberry
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
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
Unknown
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Chest pains, Eczema, Hives inside the cheeks, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Allergic reaction
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
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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
13.30 g
36
7.68 g
99+
Fiber
0.50 g
40
2.00 g
26
Sugar
3.90 g
99+
4.89 g
99+
Protein
2.30 g
8
0.67 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.17
10
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
150.00 mcg
5
1.00 mcg
36
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg
3
0.02 mg
35
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.02 mg
36
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.80 mg
1
0.39 mg
37
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.13 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.05 mg
38
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
24.00 mcg
10
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
58.80 mg
13
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.50 mg
19
0.29 mg
24
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
2.20 mcg
26
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
26.00 mcg
27
Choline
2.00 mg
30
5.70 mg
21
Fat
0.00 g
99+
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
170.00 mg
99+
153.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.30 mg
11
0.41 mg
28
Sodium
Not Available
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
12.00 mg
29
16.00 mg
25
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.14 mg
19
Phosphorus
39.00 mg
9
24.00 mg
21
Manganese
0.40 mg
9
0.39 mg
10
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.05 mg
99+
Selenium
Not Available
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
65.00 mg
12
Omega 6s
Not Available
90.00 mg
21
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
12.00 mg
7
Water Content
Not Available
90.95 g
8
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
33.00 kcal
35
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
35.00 kcal
25
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
375.00 kcal
7
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
92.00 kcal
7
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
Not Available
Calories in Jam
238.00 kcal
22
Not Available
Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal
14
Not Available
Characteristics
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
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Bright red
Inside Color
Orange
Pink
Shape
Round
Conical
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
NA
Sour-Sweet
Origin
Chile, Peru
Europe
Grows on
Bushes
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Loam
Soil pH
5-6.1
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
NA
Cold
Facts
Facts about
NA
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
United States of America
Other Countries
NA
Egypt, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Netherlands
Canada
Top Exporter
Colombia
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Fragaria Ananassa
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
Fragaria
Species
Physalis
F. ananassa
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.
