Edible parts
Fruit flesh (as sold)
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). % NRV is UK where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 222 kJ / 53 kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 11 g | 4% |
| Fibre | 4.5 g | — |
| Natural sugars | 8 g | — |
| Fat | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 36 µg RE | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 11 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg | 4% |
| Folate | 6 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 19 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 217 mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1 mg | — |
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % NRV UK · not medical advice
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; SK Cape gooseberry) 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).