Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner
Allergy Symptoms
Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Unknown
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
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)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Color
White, Yellow
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Origin
South Pacific
Unknown
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall, Warm
Humid
Facts about
- The milky sap of breadfruit tree is used as glue & bark is used to make papers.
- Breadfruit tree produces 1st fruit after 2-3 years from planting & remains productive for decades.
- The seeds of breadfruit are edible.
- 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
Jamaica
Thailand
Other Countries
Africa, India, United States of America
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United States of America
Singapore
Top Exporter
Jamaica
Thailand
Botanical Name
Artocarpus altilis
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa
Rambota
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Rosidae
Family
Moraceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Nephelium
Species
A. altilis
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Mulberry
Not Available
Difference Between Breadfruit and Rambutan
We might think that Breadfruit and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Breadfruit and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Breadfruit and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Breadfruit and Rambutan with peel is Not Available and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 103.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Breadfruit and Rambutan belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Breadfruit and Rambutan is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Breadfruit belongs to Moraceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Breadfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. altilis species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.