Fig and Rambutan
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Good conditioner
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Unknown
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, 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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
19.20 g
13
15.70 g
22
Fiber
2.90 g
21
2.80 g
22
Sugar
16.30 g
5
15.70 g
6
Protein
0.80 g
37
1.00 g
25
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg
29
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg
15
0.02 mg
40
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.07 mg
14
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg
36
0.79 mg
13
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
12
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
0.00 mcg
36
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.00 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.11 mg
36
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.70 mcg
15
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
9.00 mcg
32
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
4.70 mg
26
0.00 mg
32
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
232.00 mg
30
138.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.37 mg
30
1.90 mg
5
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
35.00 mg
11
20.00 mg
22
Magnesium
17.00 mg
17
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.15 mg
18
1.00 mg
3
Phosphorus
14.00 mg
32
15.00 mg
31
Manganese
0.13 mg
25
0.00 mg
99+
Copper
0.07 mg
32
0.00 mg
99+
Selenium
0.20 mcg
15
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
144.00 mg
14
0.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
31.00 mg
4
0.00 mg
16
Water Content
79.11 g
99+
79.50 g
99+
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.30 g
38
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
74.00 kcal
10
69.00 kcal
14
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
71.42 kcal
9
0.00 kcal
30
Calories in Dried Form
249.00 kcal
30
150.00 kcal
36
Calories in Canned Form
69.00 kcal
15
82.00 kcal
10
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal
19
105.00 kcal
9
Calories in Jam
360.00 kcal
5
Not Available
Calories in Pie
450.00 kcal
1
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer, Winter
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green, Purple, Red
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Pink
Greyish-white
Shape
Conical
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sour, Sweet
Origin
Western Asia
Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil pH
5-7
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Humid
Facts
Facts about
- Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
- The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
- Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.
- 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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
Thailand
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
France
Singapore
Top Exporter
Turkey
Thailand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ficus carica
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Not Available
Rambota
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Sapindales
Family
Moraceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Ficus
Nephelium
Species
Ficus carica
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Mulberry
Not Available
Difference Between Fig and Rambutan
We might think that Fig and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Fig and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Fig and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Rambutan with peel is 74.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig and Rambutan belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Fig and Rambutan is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
