Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
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, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
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 skin diseases
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Unknown
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Eczema, Hives inside the cheeks, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling, Watery eyes
NA
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)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry
Fruit vegetable
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Allstar, Annapolis, Cavendish, Chandler, Earliglow, Flavorfest, Honeoye, Jewel, Northeaster, San Andreas, Seascape, Tribute and Tristar
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Color
Bright red
Bright Yellow, Orange
Origin
Europe
Chile, Peru
Climatic Conditions
Cold
NA
Facts about
- Strawberry is the only fruit with seeds on its covering.
- Belgium has a museum dedicated to strawberries.
- Americans eat almost 3.4 pounds of fresh strawberries each year.
- They are believed to be an aphrodisiac.
NA
Top Producer
United States of America
NA
Other Countries
Egypt, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Turkey
NA
Top Importer
Canada
Netherlands
Top Exporter
United States of America
Colombia
Botanical Name
Fragaria Ananassa
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Not Available
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Species
F. ananassa
Physalis
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Strawberry and Physalis
We might think that Strawberry and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Strawberry and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Strawberry and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Strawberry and Physalis with peel is 33.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Strawberry 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 Strawberry and Physalis is Rosales and Solanales respectively. Strawberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Strawberry belongs to Fragaria genus of F. ananassa species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.