Pomelo and Carambola

Difference Between Pomelo and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomelo and Carambola with peel is 38.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pomelo 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 Pomelo and Carambola is Sapindales and Oxalidales respectively. Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.