Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Unknown
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
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, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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 Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
All seasons
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Brown, Green
Inside Color
Greyish-white
White
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Juicy, Sweetish
Origin
Unknown
America, India
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Hot, Humid
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.
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
Top Producer
Thailand
Indonesia
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Singapore
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Philippines
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Cocos nucifera
Synonym
Rambota
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Arecidae
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Sapindaceae
Arecaceae
Species
N. lappaceum
C. nucifera
Generic Group
Not Available
Arecaceae
Difference Between Rambutan and Coconut
We might think that Rambutan and Coconut are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Coconut Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Coconut is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Coconut with peel is 69.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Coconut 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 Coconut is Sapindales and Arecales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.