We might think that Carambola and Fig are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Carambola and Fig Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Carambola and Fig is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Fig with peel is 31.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Fig 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 Fig is Oxalidales and Rosales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.