We might think that Tangerine and Carambola are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Carambola Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Carambola is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Carambola with peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tangerine 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 Tangerine and Carambola is Sapindales and Oxalidales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.