We might think that Date and Carambola are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Carambola Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Carambola is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Carambola with peel is 282.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date and Carambola belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Date and Carambola is Arecales and Oxalidales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.