Physalis and Tomato
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, 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
Unknown
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
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
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
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
13.30 g
36
3.90 g
99+
Fiber
0.50 g
40
1.20 g
34
Sugar
3.90 g
99+
2.60 g
99+
Protein
2.30 g
8
0.90 g
30
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.17
10
0.23
5
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
150.00 mcg
5
42.00 mcg
14
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg
3
0.04 mg
27
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.02 mg
39
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.80 mg
1
0.59 mg
27
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.09 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.08 mg
20
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
15.00 mcg
20
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
14.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.50 mg
19
0.54 mg
18
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
7.90 mcg
9
Lycopene
Not Available
2,573.00 mcg
3
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
123.00 mcg
10
Choline
2.00 mg
30
6.70 mg
16
Fat
0.00 g
99+
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
170.00 mg
99+
237.00 mg
28
Iron
1.30 mg
11
0.27 mg
38
Sodium
Not Available
5.00 mg
15
Calcium
12.00 mg
29
10.00 mg
34
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
11.00 mg
24
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
39.00 mg
9
24.00 mg
21
Manganese
0.40 mg
9
0.11 mg
29
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.06 mg
38
Selenium
Not Available
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
3.00 mg
35
Omega 6s
Not Available
80.00 mg
24
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
7.00 mg
12
Water Content
Not Available
94.52 g
2
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
77.00 kcal
9
18.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
16.00 kcal
29
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
258.00 kcal
28
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
17.00 kcal
27
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
17.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Jam
238.00 kcal
22
110.00 kcal
37
Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal
14
150.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
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
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
NA
Sour, Sweet
Origin
Chile, Peru
Central America, South America
Grows on
Bushes
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
5-6.1
6-6.8
Climatic Conditions
NA
Sunny, Warm
Facts
Facts about
NA
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
China
Other Countries
NA
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Netherlands
Nigeria
Top Exporter
Colombia
Netherlands
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Solanum lycopersicum
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Lycopersicon esculentum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Asteridae
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Physalis
Solanum
Species
Physalis
S. lycopersicum
Generic Group
Not Available
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.
