We might think that Carambola and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Carambola and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Carambola and Date is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Date with peel is 31.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Date 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 Carambola and Date is Oxalidales and Arecales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.