Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Unknown
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Color
Blue, Indigo
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Greyish-white
Origin
North America
Unknown
Soil Type
Porous, Well-drained
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Humid
Facts about
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
Top Producer
United States of America
Thailand
Other Countries
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United States of America
Singapore
Top Exporter
Chile
Thailand
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Not Available
Rambota
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Nephelium
Species
V. myrtillus
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Heath
Not Available
Difference Between Blueberry and Rambutan
We might think that Blueberry and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blueberry and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blueberry and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blueberry and Rambutan with peel is 57.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blueberry and Rambutan belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Blueberry and Rambutan is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.