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