Fig and Rambutan

Fig

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

Lactating Women

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

Carbs

19.20 g

15.70 g

Fiber

2.90 g

2.80 g

Sugar

16.30 g

15.70 g

Protein

0.80 g

1.00 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.04

0.06

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg

0.02 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg

0.07 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg

0.79 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.00 mg

99+

0.00 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.11 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.70 mcg

0.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

9.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Choline

4.70 mg

0.00 mg

Fat

0.30 g

0.40 g

Minerals

Potassium

232.00 mg

138.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.37 mg

1.90 mg

Sodium

1.00 mg

2.00 mg

Calcium

35.00 mg

20.00 mg

Magnesium

17.00 mg

10.00 mg

Zinc

0.15 mg

1.00 mg

Phosphorus

14.00 mg

15.00 mg

Manganese

0.13 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Copper

0.07 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Selenium

0.20 mcg

0.00 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg

Omega 6s

144.00 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Sterol

Phytosterol

31.00 mg

0.00 mg

Water Content

79.11 g

99+

79.50 g

99+

Ash

0.66 g

0.30 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

74.00 kcal

69.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

71.42 kcal

0.00 kcal

Calories in Dried Form

249.00 kcal

150.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

69.00 kcal

82.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal

105.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

360.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Pie

450.00 kcal

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

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

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

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

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

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Alismidae

Rosidae

Order

Rosales

Sapindales

Family

Moraceae

Sapindaceae

Genus

Ficus

Nephelium

Species

Ficus carica

N. lappaceum

Generic Group

Mulberry

Not Available

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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 Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits 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.