We might think that Physalis and Tamarind are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Tamarind Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Tamarind is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Tamarind with peel is 77.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Tamarind belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Physalis and Tamarind is Solanales and Fabales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.