We might think that Carambola and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Carambola and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Carambola and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Kumquat with peel is 31.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Kumquat 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 Kumquat is Oxalidales and Sapindales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.