Rambutan and Apricot

Rambutan

Apricot

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones

Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

General Benefits

Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Hydrates skin

Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Unknown

Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

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)

Best if taken as a breakfast (or 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.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.70 g

11.00 g

99+

Fiber

2.80 g

2.00 g

Sugar

15.70 g

9.00 g

Protein

1.00 g

1.40 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.06

0.13

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg

96.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg

0.03 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg

0.04 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.79 mg

0.60 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.00 mg

99+

0.24 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg

99+

0.05 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg

9.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.00 mg

99+

10.00 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg

99+

0.89 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg

3.30 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg

89.00 mcg

Choline

0.00 mg

2.80 mg

Fat

0.40 g

Minerals

Potassium

138.00 mg

99+

259.00 mg

Iron

1.90 mg

0.40 mg

Sodium

2.00 mg

1.00 mg

Calcium

20.00 mg

13.00 mg

Magnesium

10.00 mg

Zinc

1.00 mg

0.20 mg

Phosphorus

15.00 mg

23.00 mg

Manganese

0.00 mg

99+

0.08 mg

Copper

0.00 mg

99+

0.08 mg

Selenium

0.00 mcg

0.10 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg

Omega 6s

0.00 mg

99+

77.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg

18.00 mg

Water Content

79.50 g

99+

86.35 g

Ash

0.30 g

0.75 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

69.00 kcal

48.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

0.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

150.00 kcal

241.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

82.00 kcal

63.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

105.00 kcal

58.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

Not Available

200.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

Not Available

265.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Tree fruit

Season

Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring

Summer

Varieties

Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus

Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa

Seedless Variety

Color

Coral red, Yellow

Orange, Yellowish-orange

Inside Color

Greyish-white

Yellow

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Sour, Sweet

Smooth, Sweet

Origin

Unknown

China

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.5

6.5-8

Climatic Conditions

Humid

Dry, Hot

Facts

Facts about

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.

9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Thailand

Turkey

Other Countries

Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka

Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan

Top Importer

Singapore

United States of America

Top Exporter

Thailand

France

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Nephelium lappaceum

Prunus armeniaca

Synonym

Rambota

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Sapindales

Rosales

Family

Sapindaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Nephelium

Prunus

Species

N. lappaceum

P. armeniaca

Generic Group

Not Available

Rose

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Difference Between Rambutan and Apricot

We might think that Rambutan and Apricot are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Apricot Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Apricot is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Apricot with peel is 69.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Apricot belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Rambutan and Apricot is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.