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