Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Unknown
Allergic reaction
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)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
All seasons
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina
Color
Coral red, Yellow
White, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
White
Origin
Unknown
South Pacific
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Humid, Rainfall, Warm
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.
- The milky sap of breadfruit tree is used as glue & bark is used to make papers.
- Breadfruit tree produces 1st fruit after 2-3 years from planting & remains productive for decades.
- The seeds of breadfruit are edible.
Top Producer
Thailand
Jamaica
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Africa, India, United States of America
Top Importer
Singapore
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Jamaica
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Artocarpus altilis
Synonym
Rambota
Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Magnollidae
Family
Sapindaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Nephelium
Artocarpus
Species
N. lappaceum
A. altilis
Generic Group
Not Available
Mulberry
Difference Between Rambutan and Breadfruit
We might think that Rambutan and Breadfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Breadfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Breadfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Breadfruit with peel is 69.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 103.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Breadfruit belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Rambutan and Breadfruit is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Breadfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Breadfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. altilis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.