Longan and Carambola

Difference Between Longan and Carambola

We might think that Longan and Carambola are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Longan and Carambola Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Longan and Carambola is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Carambola with peel is 83.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Longan 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 Longan and Carambola is Sapindales and Oxalidales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.