We might think that Physalis and Tomato are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Tomato Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Tomato is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Tomato with peel is 77.00 kcal and 18.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Physalis and Tomato 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 Tomato is Solanales and Solanales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.