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