Pomelo and Physalis
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
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
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, 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
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Unknown
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
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., 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
9.62 g
99+
13.30 g
36
Fiber
1.00 g
36
0.50 g
40
Sugar
Not Available
3.90 g
99+
Protein
0.76 g
38
2.30 g
8
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
18
0.17
10
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
150.00 mcg
5
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
28
0.11 mg
3
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
32
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.22 mg
99+
2.80 mg
1
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
61.00 mg
12
28.00 mg
32
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.50 mg
19
Choline
Not Available
2.00 mg
30
Fat
0.04 g
99+
0.00 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
216.00 mg
34
170.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.11 mg
99+
1.30 mg
11
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
Not Available
Calcium
4.00 mg
99+
12.00 mg
29
Magnesium
6.00 mg
29
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
0.08 mg
25
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
17.00 mg
28
39.00 mg
9
Manganese
0.02 mg
99+
0.40 mg
9
Copper
0.05 mg
99+
0.10 mg
22
Fatty Acids
Sterol
Water Content
89.10 g
14
Not Available
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
38.00 kcal
33
77.00 kcal
9
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal
11
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
43.00 kcal
34
60.00 kcal
22
Calories in Jam
Not Available
238.00 kcal
22
Calories in Pie
290.00 kcal
22
320.00 kcal
14
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tropical
Fruit vegetable
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
NA
Origin
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Chile, Peru
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
NA
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
5-6.1
Climatic Conditions
Warm
NA
Facts
Facts about
- Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
- Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
- Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
- Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
NA
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
Europe
Netherlands
Top Exporter
United States of America
Colombia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus maxima
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Citrus grandis
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Citrus
Physalis
Species
C. maxima
Physalis
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Pomelo and Physalis
We might think that Pomelo and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomelo and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomelo and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomelo and Physalis with peel is 38.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pomelo 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 Pomelo and Physalis is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
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