Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Lower blood pressure, Prevents constipation, Prevents diabetes, Strengthening of bones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
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)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Citrus
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Color
Orange
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Greyish-white
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sour, Sweet
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Unknown
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Hot
Humid
Facts about
- There are around 600 varieties of oranges available worldwide.
- More than 1 plant can grow from a single orange seed.
- Orange and orange blossoms are a symbol of love.
- Orange tree is usually propagated by grafting.
- 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
Brazil
Thailand
Other Countries
China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Germany
Singapore
Top Exporter
Spain
Thailand
Botanical Name
Citrus sinensis
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis
Rambota
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
C. × sinensis
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Orange and Rambutan
We might think that Orange and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Orange and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Orange and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Orange and Rambutan with peel is 63.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Orange 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 Orange and Rambutan is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Orange belongs to Rutaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.