Plum and Physalis
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
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, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, 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, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Unknown
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
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)
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
100 g
Carbs
11.42 g
99+
13.30 g
36
Fiber
1.40 g
32
0.50 g
40
Sugar
9.92 g
22
3.90 g
99+
Protein
0.70 g
99+
2.30 g
8
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06
21
0.17
10
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
17.00 mcg
22
150.00 mcg
5
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
33
0.11 mg
3
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
33
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg
35
2.80 mg
1
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
5.00 mcg
30
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.50 mg
99+
28.00 mg
32
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.26 mg
26
0.50 mg
19
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
6.40 mcg
12
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
73.00 mcg
19
Not Available
Choline
1.90 mg
31
2.00 mg
30
Fat
0.28 g
29
0.00 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
157.00 mg
99+
170.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.17 mg
99+
1.30 mg
11
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
Not Available
Calcium
6.00 mg
39
12.00 mg
29
Magnesium
7.00 mg
28
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
16.00 mg
29
39.00 mg
9
Manganese
0.05 mg
99+
0.40 mg
9
Copper
0.06 mg
39
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
Not Available
Omega 6s
44.00 mg
36
Not Available
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.00 mg
12
Not Available
Water Content
87.02 g
26
Not Available
Ash
0.40 g
33
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
46.00 kcal
27
77.00 kcal
9
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
49.00 kcal
16
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
240.00 kcal
34
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal
17
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
71.00 kcal
16
60.00 kcal
22
Calories in Jam
310.00 kcal
9
238.00 kcal
22
Calories in Pie
294.00 kcal
20
320.00 kcal
14
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable
Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Grainy
Juicy
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
NA
Origin
Caucasus
Chile, Peru
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
NA
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
5-6.1
Climatic Conditions
Cold
NA
Facts
Facts about
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
NA
Other Countries
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Top Exporter
Chile
Colombia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Not Available
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Rosales
Solanales
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Prunus
Physalis
Species
P. domestica
Physalis
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Plum and Physalis
We might think that Plum and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Plum and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Plum and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Plum and Physalis with peel is 46.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Plum 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 Plum and Physalis is Rosales and Solanales respectively. Plum belongs to Rosaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
