Rambutan and 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
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
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
100 g
Carbs
15.70 g
22
11.00 g
99+
Fiber
2.80 g
22
2.00 g
26
Sugar
15.70 g
6
9.00 g
28
Protein
1.00 g
25
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06
21
0.13
13
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
96.00 mcg
6
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
40
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
14
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.79 mg
13
0.60 mg
25
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
0.24 mg
22
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.05 mg
33
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg
36
9.00 mcg
26
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
10.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg
99+
0.89 mg
11
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
3.30 mcg
20
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
89.00 mcg
15
Choline
0.00 mg
32
2.80 mg
29
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
138.00 mg
99+
259.00 mg
26
Iron
1.90 mg
5
0.40 mg
29
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
20.00 mg
22
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
1.00 mg
3
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
15.00 mg
31
23.00 mg
22
Manganese
0.00 mg
99+
0.08 mg
36
Copper
0.00 mg
99+
0.08 mg
30
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
77.00 mg
26
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
18.00 mg
6
Water Content
79.50 g
99+
86.35 g
31
Ash
0.30 g
38
0.75 g
15
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
69.00 kcal
14
48.00 kcal
25
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
0.00 kcal
30
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
150.00 kcal
36
241.00 kcal
33
Calories in Canned Form
82.00 kcal
10
63.00 kcal
17
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
105.00 kcal
9
58.00 kcal
23
Calories in Jam
Not Available
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
Not Available
265.00 kcal
31
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
No
No
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
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
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
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
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Rosales
Family
Sapindaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Nephelium
Prunus
Species
N. lappaceum
P. armeniaca
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
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.
