We might think that Banana and Carambola are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Banana and Carambola Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Banana and Carambola is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Carambola with peel is 95.29 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Banana and Carambola 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 Banana and Carambola is Zingiberales and Oxalidales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.