We might think that Carambola and Longan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Carambola and Longan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Carambola and Longan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Longan with peel is 31.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Longan 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 Longan is Oxalidales and Sapindales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.