We might think that Carambola and Tamarind are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Carambola and Tamarind Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Carambola and Tamarind is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Tamarind with peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Tamarind 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 Tamarind is Oxalidales and Fabales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.