Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
Unknown
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Color
Brown, Green
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Taste
Juicy, Sweetish
Sour, Sweet
Origin
America, India
Unknown
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid
Humid
Facts about
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
- 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
Indonesia
Thailand
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United States of America
Singapore
Top Exporter
Philippines
Thailand
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Not Available
Rambota
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Rosidae
Order
Arecales
Sapindales
Family
Arecaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
C. nucifera
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Arecaceae
Not Available
Difference Between Coconut and Rambutan
We might think that Coconut and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Coconut and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Coconut and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Coconut and Rambutan with peel is Not Available and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 354.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Coconut 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 Coconut and Rambutan is Arecales and Sapindales respectively. Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.