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, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
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Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
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Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Heart burn
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
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
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, Fruit vegetable
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Origin
Chile, Peru
Central America, South America
Soil Type
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Loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
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Sunny, Warm
Facts about
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.
- Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
- In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
- As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
Other Countries
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Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Netherlands
Nigeria
Top Exporter
Colombia
Netherlands
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Solanum lycopersicum
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Lycopersicon esculentum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Asteridae
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Species
Physalis
S. lycopersicum
Generic Group
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Nightshade
Difference Between Physalis and Tomato
We might think that Physalis and Tomato are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Tomato Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Tomato is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Tomato with peel is 77.00 kcal and 18.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 18.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Tomato 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 Tomato is Solanales and Solanales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.