Rambutan and Feijoa
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Unknown
Allergic reaction
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)
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.70 g
22
12.92 g
38
Fiber
2.80 g
22
6.40 g
7
Sugar
15.70 g
6
8.20 g
33
Protein
1.00 g
25
0.98 g
27
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06
21
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
40
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
14
0.02 mg
40
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.79 mg
13
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
0.23 mg
24
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.07 mg
25
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg
36
23.00 mcg
11
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
32.90 mg
26
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg
99+
0.16 mg
32
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
3.50 mcg
19
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
5.00 mcg
7
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
27.00 mcg
26
Choline
0.00 mg
32
Not Available
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.60 g
14
Minerals
Potassium
138.00 mg
99+
172.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.90 mg
5
0.14 mg
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
20.00 mg
22
17.00 mg
24
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
1.00 mg
3
0.06 mg
27
Phosphorus
15.00 mg
31
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
0.00 mg
99+
0.08 mg
34
Copper
0.00 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
58.00 mg
13
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
214.00 mg
9
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
Not Available
Water Content
79.50 g
99+
83.28 g
99+
Ash
0.30 g
38
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
69.00 kcal
14
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
55.00 kcal
12
Calories in Frozen Form
0.00 kcal
30
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
150.00 kcal
36
747.00 kcal
1
Calories in Canned Form
82.00 kcal
10
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
105.00 kcal
9
25.00 kcal
40
Calories in Jam
Not Available
220.00 kcal
24
Calories in Pie
Not Available
300.00 kcal
18
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Greyish-white
White
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Unknown
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Cold, Warm
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.
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Thailand
New Zealand
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
Singapore
China
Top Exporter
Thailand
New Zealand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Rambota
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Sapindaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Nephelium
Acca
Species
N. lappaceum
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Not Available
Myrtle
Difference Between Rambutan and Feijoa
We might think that Rambutan and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Feijoa with peel is 69.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Feijoa 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 Feijoa is Sapindales and Myrtales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
