We might think that Physalis and Cantaloupe are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Cantaloupe Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Cantaloupe is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Cantaloupe with peel is 77.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Cantaloupe belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Physalis and Cantaloupe is Solanales and Cucurbitales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.