We might think that Cranberry and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Physalis with peel is 46.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cranberry and Physalis belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cranberry and Physalis is Ericales and Solanales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.