Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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)
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 A (Retinol)
Not Available
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
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 Pie
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Color
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Greyish-white
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sour, Sweet
Origin
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Unknown
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Humid
Facts about
- Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
- Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
- Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
- Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
- 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
China
Thailand
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Europe
Singapore
Top Exporter
United States of America
Thailand
Botanical Name
Citrus maxima
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Citrus grandis
Rambota
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
C. maxima
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Pomelo and Rambutan
We might think that Pomelo and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomelo and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomelo and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomelo and Rambutan with peel is 38.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pomelo and Rambutan belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pomelo and Rambutan is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.