We might think that Carambola and Dragonfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Carambola and Dragonfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Carambola and Dragonfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Dragonfruit with peel is 31.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Dragonfruit 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 Dragonfruit is Oxalidales and Caryophyllales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.