Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Side Effects
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Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, 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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tropical
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Brown
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Hot, 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.
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
Top Producer
Thailand
Egypt
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Top Importer
Singapore
India
Top Exporter
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Phoenix Dactylifera
Synonym
Rambota
Phoenix dactylifera
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Arecidae
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Sapindaceae
Arecaceae
Species
N. lappaceum
P. dactylifera
Difference Between Rambutan and Date
We might think that Rambutan and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Date is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Date with peel is 69.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 68.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Date 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 Date is Sapindales and Arecales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.