We might think that Banana and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Banana and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Banana and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Physalis with peel is 95.29 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Banana and Physalis belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Banana and Physalis is Zingiberales and Solanales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.