Pineapple

Physalis

Pineapple and Physalis

Pineapple

Physalis

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate

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

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

13.12 g13.30 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.40 g0.50 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

9.85 g3.90 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.54 g2.30 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.17

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg150.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.08 mg0.11 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg2.80 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.21 mg0.62 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

18.00 mcg10.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

47.80 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.02 mg0.50 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.70 mcg0.50 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg335.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

5.50 mg2.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.12 g0.00 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

109.00 mg170.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.29 mg1.30 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

13.00 mg12.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

12.00 mg8.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.12 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

8.00 mg39.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.93 mg0.40 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.11 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.90 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

17.00 mg60.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

23.00 mg80.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

6.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

86.00 g92.70 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.22 g0.80 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

50.00 kcal77.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

50.00 kcal36.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

50.00 kcal53.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

245.00 kcal92.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

52.00 kcal53.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

53.00 kcal60.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

265.00 kcal238.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

303.00 kcal320.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tropical

Fruit vegetable

Season

Autumn

Spring, Summer

Varieties

Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen

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

Seedless Variety

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Color

Yellow

Bright Yellow, Orange

Inside Color

Yellow

Orange

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Strong, Sweet, Tart

Origin

Central America, South America

Chile, Peru

Grows on

Bushes

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-65-6.1

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

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

Costa Rica

Other Countries

Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand

Top Importer

United States of America

Netherlands

Top Exporter

Costa Rica

Colombia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ananas comosus

Physalis Peruviana

Synonym

Ananas sativus

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Commelinidae

Asteridae

Order

Poales

Solanales

Family

Bromeliaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Ananas

Physalis

Species

A. comosus

Physalis

Generic Group

Pineapple

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Difference Between Pineapple and Physalis

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Physalis with peel is 50.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Physalis belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pineapple and Physalis is Poales and Solanales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.