Edible parts
Fruit flesh (as sold)
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 222 kJ / 53 kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.7 g | 1% |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 36 µg RAE | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 11 mg | 14% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.11 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.8 mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg | 6% |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw (USDA FDC SR Legacy 173043). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Lantern husk. A surprising iron berry for its size.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under fruit. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Fruit flesh (as sold).