Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
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 oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, 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, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
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Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid 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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Color
Pink, Red
Bright Yellow, Orange
Origin
Barbados
Chile, Peru
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
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Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
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Facts about
- Grapefruit is used to protect wooden tools due to its anti-fungal properties.
- It grows in clusters as grapes & hence called as grapefruit.
- This fruit tastes delicious when paired with fish, e.g. in fish salads.
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
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Top Importer
Japan
Netherlands
Top Exporter
United States of America
Colombia
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Citrus Paradisi
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Species
C. × paradisi
Physalis
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Pink Grapefruit and Physalis
We might think that Pink Grapefruit and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pink Grapefruit and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pink Grapefruit and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pink Grapefruit and Physalis with peel is 42.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 42.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pink Grapefruit 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 Pink Grapefruit and Physalis is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.