We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Red Currant with peel is 63.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Malpighiales and Saxifragales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.