We might think that Carambola and Papaya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Carambola and Papaya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Carambola and Papaya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Papaya with peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Papaya 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 Papaya is Oxalidales and Brassicales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.