Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
-
Allergic reaction
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
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Melon
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
All seasons
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Light Green
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid
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.
- The average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
- 90% of a honeydew is water.
- In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
- Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.
Top Producer
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Cucumis melo
Synonym
Rambota
Cucumis Melo Inodorus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Sapindaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
N. lappaceum
C. melo
Difference Between Rambutan and Honeydew
We might think that Rambutan and Honeydew are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Honeydew Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Honeydew is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Honeydew with peel is 69.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 68.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Honeydew 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 Honeydew is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.