We might think that Physalis and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 77.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Physalis and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Solanales and Malpighiales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.