We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Carambola are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Carambola Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Carambola is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Carambola with peel is 63.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen and Carambola is Malpighiales and Oxalidales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.