We might think that Carambola and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Carambola and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Carambola and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Rambutan with peel is 31.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Rambutan 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 Rambutan is Oxalidales and Sapindales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.