Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Good conditioner
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Unknown
Best Time to Eat
Along with 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)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
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 Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Sour, Sweet
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Humid
Facts about
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
- 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
China
Thailand
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United States of America
Singapore
Top Exporter
China
Thailand
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Rambota
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
S. melongena
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Eggplant and Rambutan
We might think that Eggplant and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Eggplant and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Eggplant and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Rambutan with peel is 25.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Eggplant 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 Eggplant and Rambutan is Solanales and Sapindales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.