Physalis
Carb Check
- Carbs
- 13gCarbs
- Fiber
- 0.5gFiber
- Net Carbs
- 12.5gNet Carbs
- Carbs per Portion
- 19.5gCarbs per Portion
- Glycemic Index
- 15Glycemic Index
- Glycemic Load
- 2.9Glycemic Load
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Color-coded system for nutritional impact: Use for food choices, especially for diabetes or low-carb diets.
Diet Check
- Low Carb
- No
- Keto
- No
- Carnivore
- No
- Paleo
- Yes
- Slow Carb
- No
- Vegan
- Yes
- Vegetarian
- Yes
- Low FODMAP
- Yes
pH Check
Nutrient Distribution per 100g
Physalis
- Water82.0g
- Fiber0.5g
- Carbs13.0g
- Fat1.0g
- Protein2.0g
Advanced Nutrient Analysis
- Histamine
- Low
- Purine
- Not present
- Tyramine
- Not present
- FODMAP
- Low
- Oxalate
- Low
- Goitrogen
- Not present
- Sulfite
- Not present
- Nitrate
- Not present
- Antioxidants
- Moderate
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For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.
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Compare nutrients • 10 quick questions
Physalis, also known as cape gooseberry, is a small but nutritionally dense fruit with low carbohydrates and low impact on blood sugar due to its low glycemic index and load.
- Contains 13g of total carbohydrates
- Low dietary fiber: 0.5g
- Low glycemic impact with a GI of 15 and GL of 2.9
Is Physalis keto?
Physalis could be considered moderately acceptable on a ketogenic diet due to its low glycemic index and glycemic load, although careful monitoring of portion sizes is recommended to maintain keto compatibility.
Carbohydrate Impact and Glycemic Index of Physalis
With a glycemic index of 15 and a glycemic load of 2.9, physalis has a negligible impact on blood sugar levels, making it suitable even for those closely monitoring their carbohydrate consumption.
Vitamin Check
- Vitamin A (Retinol)
- 0
- Vitamin C
- 30
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- 0.06
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- 0.04
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
- 0.05
- Beta-Carotene
- 900
RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 150g serving.
Mineral Check
- Sodium
- 15
- Calcium
- 10
- Iron
- 1.3
- Potassium
- 170
- Magnesium
- 8
- Phosphorus
- 40
- Zinc
- 0.1
RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 150g serving.
Allergen Check
- Fructose
- Traces
- Lactose
- Not present
- Gluten
- Not present
- Soy
- Not present
- Shellfish
- Not present
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Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount (100g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 73 kcal |
| Beta-CaroteneVitamin | 900 |
| CalciumMineral | 10 |
| CarbohydratesMacro | 13 |
| Dietary FatMacro | 1 |
| Dietary FiberMacro | 0.5 |
| IronMineral | 1.3 |
| MagnesiumMineral | 8 |
| PhosphorusMineral | 40 |
| PotassiumMineral | 170 |
| ProteinMacro | 2 |
| SodiumMineral | 15 |
| Vitamin A (Retinol)Vitamin | 0 |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)Vitamin | 0.06 |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)Vitamin | 0.04 |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)Vitamin | 0.05 |
| Vitamin CVitamin | 30 |
| WaterMacro | 82 |
| ZincMineral | 0.1 |
