We might think that Longan and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Longan and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Longan and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Physalis with peel is 83.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Longan 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 Longan and Physalis is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.