Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, NA
Side Effects
Unknown
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
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 Canned 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
Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Black, Magenta, Purple
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Purple
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Astringent, Sweet
Origin
Unknown
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Humid, Rainfall
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.
- Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
- In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
- Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
Top Producer
Thailand
India
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Singapore
Not Available
Top Exporter
Thailand
India
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Syzygium cumini
Synonym
Rambota
Eugenia cumini
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Sapindaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
N. lappaceum
S. cumini
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Rambutan and Jambul
We might think that Rambutan and Jambul are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Jambul Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Jambul is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Jambul with peel is 69.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Jambul 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 Jambul is Sapindales and Myrtales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.