Papaya and Carambola

Difference Between Papaya and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Papaya and Carambola with peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Papaya 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 Papaya and Carambola is Brassicales and Oxalidales respectively. Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.