Physalis

Watermelon

Physalis and Watermelon

Physalis

Watermelon

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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-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

General Benefits

Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

13.30 g7.55 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.50 g0.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

3.90 g6.20 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.30 g0.61 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.170.08

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

150.00 mcg28.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.11 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

2.80 mg0.18 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.62 mg0.22 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.05 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

10.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg8.10 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.50 mg0.05 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg0.10 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg4,532.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

335.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

2.00 mg4.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.00 g0.15 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

170.00 mg112.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.30 mg0.24 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

12.00 mg7.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

8.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

39.00 mg11.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.40 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.04 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.90 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

60.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

80.00 mg50.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg2.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

92.70 g91.45 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.80 g0.25 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

77.00 kcal30.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

36.00 kcal30.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal30.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

92.00 kcal340.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

53.00 kcal30.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal30.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

238.00 kcal252.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

320.00 kcal150.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable

Berry, Melon

Season

Spring, Summer

Summer

Varieties

Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica

Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan

Seedless Variety

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Color

Bright Yellow, Orange

Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White

Inside Color

Orange

Red

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Crispy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Chile, Peru

Southern Africa

Grows on

Bushes

Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-6.16-6.8

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Facts

Facts about

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

Watermelon contain 91% of water.
In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

Netherlands

Germany

Top Exporter

Colombia

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Physalis Peruviana

Citrullus Lanatus

Synonym

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Citrullus vulgaris

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Dillenhidae

Order

Solanales

Cucurbitales

Family

Solanaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Physalis

Citrullus

Species

Physalis

C. lanatus

Generic Group

Gourd

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Difference Between Physalis and Watermelon

We might think that Physalis and Watermelon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Watermelon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Watermelon is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Watermelon with peel is 77.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Watermelon 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 Watermelon is Solanales and Cucurbitales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.