Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Good conditioner
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Unknown
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
Best Time to Eat
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)
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 E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Color
Black, Red
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Magenta
Greyish-white
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sour, Sweet
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Humid
Facts about
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
- 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
Colombia, India, Mexico
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Not Available
Singapore
Top Exporter
Not Available
Thailand
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Not Available
Rambota
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Dipsacales
Sapindales
Family
Adoxaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
S. nigra
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Moschatel
Not Available
Difference Between Elderberry and Rambutan
We might think that Elderberry and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Rambutan with peel is 73.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Elderberry 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 Elderberry and Rambutan is Dipsacales and Sapindales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.