Physalis and Watermelon
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
Unknown
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
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
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
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
100 g
Carbs
13.30 g
36
7.55 g
99+
Fiber
0.50 g
40
0.40 g
99+
Sugar
3.90 g
99+
6.20 g
99+
Protein
2.30 g
8
0.61 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.17
10
0.08
18
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
150.00 mcg
5
28.00 mcg
18
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg
3
0.03 mg
29
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.02 mg
37
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.80 mg
1
0.18 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.22 mg
26
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.05 mg
40
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
8.10 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.50 mg
19
0.05 mg
39
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.10 mcg
35
Lycopene
Not Available
4,532.00 mcg
2
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
8.00 mcg
33
Choline
2.00 mg
30
4.10 mg
27
Fat
0.00 g
99+
0.15 g
38
Minerals
Potassium
170.00 mg
99+
112.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.30 mg
11
0.24 mg
99+
Sodium
Not Available
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
12.00 mg
29
7.00 mg
38
Magnesium
8.00 mg
27
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
39.00 mg
9
11.00 mg
35
Manganese
0.40 mg
9
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
Not Available
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
Not Available
50.00 mg
32
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
2.00 mg
15
Water Content
Not Available
91.45 g
6
Ash
0.80 g
13
0.25 g
39
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
77.00 kcal
9
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
30.00 kcal
23
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
340.00 kcal
12
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
30.00 kcal
38
Calories in Jam
238.00 kcal
22
252.00 kcal
18
Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal
14
150.00 kcal
99+
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
No
Yes
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Inside Color
Orange
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Crispy
Taste
NA
Sweet
Origin
Chile, Peru
Southern Africa
Grows on
Bushes
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-6.1
6-6.8
Climatic Conditions
NA
Dry, Hot
Facts
Facts about
NA
- 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
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
China
Other Countries
NA
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
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Solanales
Cucurbitales
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Physalis
Citrullus
Species
Physalis
C. lanatus
Generic Group
Not Available
Gourd
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 Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available 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.
