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