Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, NA
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Unknown
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Monsoon, Summer
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Color
Black, Magenta, Purple
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Purple
Greyish-white
Taste
Astringent, Sweet
Sour, Sweet
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Unknown
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall
Humid
Facts about
- Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
- In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
- Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
- 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
India
Thailand
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Not Available
Singapore
Top Exporter
India
Thailand
Botanical Name
Syzygium cumini
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Eugenia cumini
Rambota
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
S. cumini
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Jambul and Rambutan
We might think that Jambul and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jambul and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jambul and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jambul and Rambutan with peel is 60.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Jambul 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 Jambul and Rambutan is Myrtales and Sapindales respectively. Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.