We might think that Guava and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Guava and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Guava and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Physalis with peel is 68.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Guava 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 Guava and Physalis is Myrtales and Solanales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.