We might think that Physalis and Dragonfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Dragonfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Dragonfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Dragonfruit with peel is 77.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Physalis and Dragonfruit 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 Dragonfruit is Solanales and Caryophyllales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.