We might think that Carambola and Pumpkin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Carambola and Pumpkin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Carambola and Pumpkin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Pumpkin with peel is 31.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin is Oxalidales and Cucurbitales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.