We might think that Carambola and Acorn squash are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Carambola and Acorn squash Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Carambola and Acorn squash is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Acorn squash with peel is 31.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Acorn squash 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 Carambola and Acorn squash is Oxalidales and Cucurbitales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.