We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Gooseberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Gooseberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Gooseberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Gooseberry with peel is 63.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Gooseberry belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Purple Mangosteen and Gooseberry is Malpighiales and Saxifragales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.