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Purple Mangosteen and Physalis


Physalis and Purple Mangosteen


Benefits

Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment  
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, Digestive aid  
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases  

Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts  
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation  

Hair Benefits
-  
-  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
-  
-  

Side Effects
-  
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
15.60 g  
23
13.30 g  
36

Fiber
2.30 g  
26
0.50 g  
99+

Sugar
15.60 g  
10
3.90 g  
99+

Protein
0.50 g  
99+
2.30 g  
8

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03  
25
0.17  
10

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
10.00 mcg  
29
150.00 mcg  
6

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg  
18
0.11 mg  
3

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg  
18
0.04 mg  
23

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.29 mg  
99+
2.80 mg  
1

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.03 mg  
99+
0.62 mg  
4

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg  
99+
0.10 mg  
15

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.03 mcg  
35
10.00 mcg  
25

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
7.20 mg  
99+
28.00 mg  
32

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.21 mg  
33
0.50 mg  
22

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.50 mcg  
37
0.50 mcg  
37

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
-  
335.00 mcg  
4

Choline
7.60 mg  
16
2.00 mg  
37

Fat
0.40 g  
21
0.00 g  
99+

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
48.00 mg  
99+
170.00 mg  
99+

Iron
0.17 mg  
99+
1.30 mg  
11

Sodium
7.00 mg  
12
1.00 mg  
20

Calcium
5.49 mg  
99+
12.00 mg  
30

Magnesium
13.90 mg  
21
8.00 mg  
27

Zinc
0.12 mg  
21
0.10 mg  
23

Phosphorus
9.21 mg  
38
39.00 mg  
9

Manganese
0.10 mg  
35
0.40 mg  
12

Copper
0.07 mg  
33
0.10 mg  
22

Selenium
0.30 mcg  
14
0.90 mcg  
8

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
-  
60.00 mg  
13

Omega 6s
10.00 mg  
99+
80.00 mg  
24

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
-  
9.00 mg  
19

Water Content
81.00 g  
99+
92.70 g  
5

Ash
0.70 g  
16
0.80 g  
13

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal  
24
77.00 kcal  
15

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
73.00 kcal  
17
36.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Frozen Form
73.00 kcal  
16
53.00 kcal  
27

Calories in Dried Form
316.00 kcal  
20
92.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Canned Form
73.00 kcal  
21
53.00 kcal  
33

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal  
20
60.00 kcal  
23

Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal  
24
238.00 kcal  
22

Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal  
20
320.00 kcal  
16

Characteristics

Type
Tropical  
Fruit vegetable  

Season
Winter  
Spring, Summer  

Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen  
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica  

Seedless Variety
No  
No  

Color
Purple  
Bright Yellow, Orange  

Inside Color
White  
Orange  

Shape
Round  
Round  

Texture
Juicy  
Juicy  

Taste
-  
-  

Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands  
Chile, Peru  

Grows on
Trees  
Bushes  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
-  
-  

Soil pH
5-6  
5-6.1  

Climatic Conditions
-  
-  

Facts

Facts about
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.  
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
No  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
No  
No  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
-  
-  

Other Countries
-  
-  

Top Importer
United States of America  
Netherlands  

Top Exporter
Thailand  
Colombia  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana  
Physalis Peruviana  

Synonym
Garcinia mangostana  
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
-  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
-  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Dillenhidae  
Asteridae  

Order
Malpighiales  
Solanales  

Family
Clusiaceae  
Solanaceae  

Genus
Garcinia  
Physalis  

Species
G. mangostana  
Physalis  

Generic Group
-  
-  

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Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Physalis

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Physalis with peel is 63.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen and Physalis is Malpighiales and Solanales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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