We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Rambutan with peel is 63.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen and Rambutan is Malpighiales and Sapindales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.