Physalis and Cucumber

Difference Between Physalis and Cucumber

We might think that Physalis and Cucumber are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Cucumber Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Cucumber is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Cucumber with peel is 77.00 kcal and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Cucumber 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 Cucumber is Solanales and Cucurbitales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.