Watermelon

Physalis

Watermelon and Physalis

Watermelon

Physalis

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Benefits

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

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

Skin Benefits

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

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

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

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

7.55 g13.30 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.40 g0.50 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

6.20 g3.90 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.61 g2.30 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.17

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

28.00 mcg150.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.11 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.18 mg2.80 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg0.62 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg10.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.10 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.50 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcg0.50 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

4,532.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

8.00 mcg335.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

4.10 mg2.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.15 g0.00 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

112.00 mg170.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.24 mg1.30 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

7.00 mg12.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg8.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

11.00 mg39.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.04 mg0.40 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.90 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg60.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

50.00 mg80.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

2.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

91.45 g92.70 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.25 g0.80 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

30.00 kcal77.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal36.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

30.00 kcal53.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal92.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

30.00 kcal53.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal60.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

252.00 kcal238.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal320.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Melon

Fruit vegetable

Season

Summer

Spring, Summer

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

Seedless Variety

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Color

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

Bright Yellow, Orange

Inside Color

Red

Orange

Shape

Round

Texture

Crispy

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Southern Africa

Chile, Peru

Grows on

Vines

Bushes

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.85-6.1

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Facts

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.

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

Germany

Netherlands

Top Exporter

China

Colombia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrullus Lanatus

Physalis Peruviana

Synonym

Citrullus vulgaris

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Asteridae

Order

Cucurbitales

Solanales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Citrullus

Physalis

Species

C. lanatus

Physalis

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 30.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal 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.