We might think that Carambola and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Carambola and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Carambola and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Physalis with peel is 31.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Physalis belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Carambola and Physalis is Oxalidales and Solanales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.