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