We might think that Kumquat and Carambola are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Carambola Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Carambola is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Carambola with peel is 71.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Carambola 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 Kumquat and Carambola is Sapindales and Oxalidales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.