Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
Side Effects
Unknown
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
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)
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Melon
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Summer
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Orange
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Creamy Orange
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Origin
Unknown
Africa, India
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Dry, Hot
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.
- Cantaloupe is known as rock-melon in some parts of the world.
- Christopher columbus first introduced cantaloupes to north america in 1494.
- The name 'Cantaloupe' as it is cultivated in papal gardens of cantaloupes, Italy.
Top Producer
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Singapore
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Spain
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Synonym
Rambota
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Sapindaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
N. lappaceum
C. melo
Generic Group
Not Available
Gourd
Difference Between Rambutan and Cantaloupe
We might think that Rambutan and Cantaloupe are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Cantaloupe Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Cantaloupe is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Cantaloupe with peel is 69.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Cantaloupe 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 Cantaloupe is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.