We might think that Carambola and Lime are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Carambola and Lime Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Carambola and Lime is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Lime with peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Lime 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 Lime is Oxalidales and Sapindales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.