Watermelon

Physalis

Watermelon and Physalis

Watermelon

Physalis

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

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

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

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1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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., 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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

7.55 g13.30 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.40 g0.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

6.20 g3.90 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.61 g2.30 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.17

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

28.00 mcg150.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.11 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.18 mg2.80 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mgNA

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mgNA

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcgNA

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.10 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.50 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

4,532.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

8.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

4.10 mg2.00 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.15 g0.00 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

112.00 mg170.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.24 mg1.30 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mgNA

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

7.00 mg12.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg8.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

11.00 mg39.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.40 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.40 mcgNA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mgNA

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

50.00 mgNA

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

2.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.45 gNA

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.25 g0.80 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA77.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcalNA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal60.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

252.00 kcal238.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal320.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry, Melon

Fruit vegetable

4.2 Season

Summer

Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan

Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White

Bright Yellow, Orange

4.6 Inside Color

Red

Orange

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Southern Africa

Chile, Peru

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Bushes

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.85-6.1

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

Watermelon contain 91% of water.
In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

Germany

Netherlands

5.3.4 Top Exporter

China

Colombia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Citrullus Lanatus

Physalis Peruviana

6.2 Synonym

Citrullus vulgaris

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

Asteridae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Solanales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Solanaceae

7.9 Genus

Citrullus

Physalis

7.10 Species

C. lanatus

Physalis

7.11 Generic Group

Gourd

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Difference Between Watermelon and Physalis

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Watermelon and Physalis with peel is Not Available and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Watermelon 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 Watermelon and Physalis is Cucurbitales and Solanales respectively. Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.