Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
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Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
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Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Color
Purple
Brown, Green
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
America, India
Climatic Conditions
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Hot, Humid
Facts about
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
Other Countries
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Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Philippines
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Cocos nucifera
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Cocos nucifera
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Arecidae
Order
Malpighiales
Arecales
Family
Clusiaceae
Arecaceae
Species
G. mangostana
C. nucifera
Generic Group
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Arecaceae
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Coconut
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Coconut are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Coconut Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Coconut is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Coconut with peel is 63.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Coconut 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 Purple Mangosteen and Coconut is Malpighiales and Arecales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.