We might think that Cantaloupe and Carambola are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cantaloupe and Carambola Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cantaloupe and Carambola is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cantaloupe and Carambola with peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 34.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cantaloupe and Carambola 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 Cantaloupe and Carambola is Cucurbitales and Oxalidales respectively. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.