We might think that Carambola and Orange are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Carambola and Orange Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Carambola and Orange is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Orange with peel is 31.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Orange 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 Orange is Oxalidales and Sapindales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Orange belongs to Rutaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.