Date and Rambutan
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Unknown
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
75.03 g
2
15.70 g
22
Fiber
8.00 g
3
2.80 g
22
Sugar
63.35 g
1
15.70 g
6
Protein
2.45 g
6
1.00 g
25
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
20
0.02 mg
40
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
13
0.07 mg
14
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.27 mg
5
0.79 mg
13
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.59 mg
3
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.17 mg
10
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
0.00 mcg
36
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.40 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.70 mcg
23
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
75.00 mcg
18
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
6.30 mg
17
0.00 mg
32
Fat
0.39 g
22
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
656.00 mg
3
138.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.02 mg
12
1.90 mg
5
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
39.00 mg
8
20.00 mg
22
Magnesium
43.00 mg
2
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.29 mg
9
1.00 mg
3
Phosphorus
62.00 mg
4
15.00 mg
31
Manganese
0.26 mg
17
0.00 mg
99+
Copper
0.21 mg
7
0.00 mg
99+
Selenium
3.00 mcg
4
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mg
35
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
16.00 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
0.00 mg
16
Water Content
20.53 g
99+
79.50 g
99+
Ash
1.60 g
4
0.30 g
38
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
282.00 kcal
2
69.00 kcal
14
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
0.00 kcal
30
Calories in Dried Form
290.00 kcal
18
150.00 kcal
36
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
82.00 kcal
10
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
461.00 kcal
1
105.00 kcal
9
Calories in Jam
384.00 kcal
2
Not Available
Calories in Pie
321.00 kcal
13
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Greyish-white
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sour, Sweet
Origin
Iraq
Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil pH
8-10
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Humid
Facts
Facts about
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Not Available
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Egypt
Thailand
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
India
Singapore
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
Thailand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Not Available
Rambota
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Rosidae
Order
Arecales
Sapindales
Family
Arecaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Phoenix
Nephelium
Species
P. dactylifera
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Palm
Not Available
Difference Between Date and Rambutan
We might think that Date and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Rambutan with peel is 282.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date 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 Date and Rambutan is Arecales and Sapindales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
