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Purple Mangosteen and Rambutan

Purple Mangosteen
Rambutan
Rambutan and Purple Mangosteen


Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment  
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones  
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid  
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney  
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts  
Hydrates skin  
Hair Benefits
-  
Good conditioner  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
-  
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing  
Side Effects
-  
-  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  
Lactating Women
Yes  
Yes  
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)  
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)  
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  
Carbs
15.60 g  
23
15.70 g  
22
Fiber
2.30 g  
26
2.80 g  
23
Sugar
15.60 g  
10
15.70 g  
9
Protein
0.50 g  
99+
1.00 g  
25
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03  
25
0.06  
21
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
10.00 mcg  
29
0.00 mcg  
39
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg  
18
0.02 mg  
40
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg  
18
0.07 mg  
14
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.29 mg  
99+
0.79 mg  
13
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.03 mg  
99+
0.00 mg  
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg  
99+
0.00 mg  
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.03 mcg  
35
0.00 mcg  
36
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
7.20 mg  
99+
0.00 mg  
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.21 mg  
33
0.00 mg  
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.50 mcg  
37
0.00 mcg  
99+
Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
-  
0.00 mcg  
40
Choline
7.60 mg  
16
0.00 mg  
39
Fat
0.40 g  
21
0.40 g  
21
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
48.00 mg  
99+
138.00 mg  
99+
Iron
0.17 mg  
99+
1.90 mg  
5
Sodium
7.00 mg  
12
2.00 mg  
18
Calcium
5.49 mg  
99+
20.00 mg  
23
Magnesium
13.90 mg  
21
10.00 mg  
25
Zinc
0.12 mg  
21
1.00 mg  
3
Phosphorus
9.21 mg  
38
15.00 mg  
31
Manganese
0.10 mg  
35
0.00 mg  
99+
Copper
0.07 mg  
33
0.00 mg  
99+
Selenium
0.30 mcg  
14
0.00 mcg  
17
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
-  
0.00 mg  
99+
Omega 6s
10.00 mg  
99+
0.00 mg  
99+
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
-  
0.00 mg  
26
Water Content
81.00 g  
99+
79.50 g  
99+
Ash
0.70 g  
16
0.30 g  
39
Calories
Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal  
24
69.00 kcal  
21
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
73.00 kcal  
17
68.00 kcal  
20
Calories in Frozen Form
73.00 kcal  
16
0.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Dried Form
316.00 kcal  
20
150.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Canned Form
73.00 kcal  
21
82.00 kcal  
16
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal  
20
105.00 kcal  
9
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal  
24
250.00 kcal  
19
Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal  
20
290.00 kcal  
24
Characteristics
Type
Tropical  
Tree fruit, Tropical  
Season
Winter  
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring  
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen  
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus  
Seedless Variety
No  
No  
Color
Purple  
Coral red, Yellow  
Inside Color
White  
Greyish-white  
Shape
Round  
Round  
Texture
Juicy  
Juicy  
Taste
-  
Sour, Sweet  
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands  
-  
Grows on
Trees  
Trees  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
-  
Clay, Loam  
Soil pH
5-6  
5.5-6.5  
Climatic Conditions
-  
Humid  
Facts
Facts about
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.  
  • 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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes  
Yes  
Beer
Yes  
Yes  
Spirits
No  
Yes  
Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
-  
Thailand  
Other Countries
-  
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka  
Top Importer
United States of America  
Singapore  
Top Exporter
Thailand  
Thailand  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana  
Nephelium lappaceum  
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana  
Rambota  
Classification
Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  
Division
-  
Tracheophyta  
Class
-  
Magnoliopsida  
Subclass
Dillenhidae  
Rosidae  
Order
Malpighiales  
Sapindales  
Family
Clusiaceae  
Sapindaceae  
Genus
Garcinia  
Nephelium  
Species
G. mangostana  
N. lappaceum  
Generic Group
-  
-  
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Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Rambutan

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 73.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal 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.

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