Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Unknown
Gastric irritation
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Summer
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellowish Green
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Astringent
Origin
Unknown
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Dry, 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.
- Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
- They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
Top Producer
Thailand
Germany
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Top Importer
Singapore
Not Available
Top Exporter
Thailand
Not Available
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Ribes uva-crispa
Synonym
Rambota
Ribes grossularia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Saxifragales
Family
Sapindaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
N. lappaceum
R. uva-crispa
Generic Group
Not Available
Saxifrage
Difference Between Rambutan and Gooseberry
We might think that Rambutan and Gooseberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Gooseberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Gooseberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Gooseberry with peel is 69.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry is Sapindales and Saxifragales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.