We might think that Gooseberry and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gooseberry and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gooseberry and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Physalis with peel is 44.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry and Physalis is Saxifragales and Solanales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.