Tomato and Physalis
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
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
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, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Unknown
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Heart burn
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
3.90 g
99+
13.30 g
36
Fiber
1.20 g
34
0.50 g
40
Sugar
2.60 g
99+
3.90 g
99+
Protein
0.90 g
30
2.30 g
8
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.23
5
0.17
10
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
42.00 mcg
14
150.00 mcg
5
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
27
0.11 mg
3
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
39
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.59 mg
27
2.80 mg
1
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.09 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
20
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
15.00 mcg
20
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
14.00 mg
99+
28.00 mg
32
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.54 mg
18
0.50 mg
19
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
7.90 mcg
9
Not Available
Lycopene
2,573.00 mcg
3
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
123.00 mcg
10
Not Available
Choline
6.70 mg
16
2.00 mg
30
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.00 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
237.00 mg
28
170.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.27 mg
38
1.30 mg
11
Sodium
5.00 mg
15
Not Available
Calcium
10.00 mg
34
12.00 mg
29
Magnesium
11.00 mg
24
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
0.17 mg
16
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
24.00 mg
21
39.00 mg
9
Manganese
0.11 mg
29
0.40 mg
9
Copper
0.06 mg
38
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mg
35
Not Available
Omega 6s
80.00 mg
24
Not Available
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.00 mg
12
Not Available
Water Content
94.52 g
2
Not Available
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
18.00 kcal
99+
77.00 kcal
9
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
16.00 kcal
29
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
258.00 kcal
28
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
17.00 kcal
27
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
17.00 kcal
99+
60.00 kcal
22
Calories in Jam
110.00 kcal
37
238.00 kcal
22
Calories in Pie
150.00 kcal
99+
320.00 kcal
14
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Fruit vegetable
Fruit vegetable
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
Red
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sour, Sweet
NA
Origin
Central America, South America
Chile, Peru
Grows on
Bushes
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
NA
Soil pH
6-6.8
5-6.1
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
NA
Facts
Facts about
- Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
- In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
- As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
NA
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
Nigeria
Netherlands
Top Exporter
Netherlands
Colombia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Lycopersicon esculentum
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Asteridae
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Solanum
Physalis
Species
S. lycopersicum
Physalis
Generic Group
Nightshade
Not Available
Difference Between Tomato and Physalis
We might think that Tomato and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tomato and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tomato and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tomato and Physalis with peel is 18.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tomato 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 Tomato and Physalis is Solanales and Solanales respectively. Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
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