Physalis, fruit only

Physalis, also known as Cape gooseberry, is a fruit. The information here describes the fruit only, without its papery husk. Per 100g, it provides 11g of carbohydrate, all of which is sugars, 49mg of vitamin C and 240µg of vitamin A (retinol equivalent). It also contains small amounts of protein and fat.

Vitamin C supports normal immune function and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Vitamin A contributes to normal vision and the maintenance of skin. The sugars in whole fruit occur naturally, but still contribute to total carbohydrate intake. Full nutritional figures are provided in the tables below.