Rambutan and Japanese Persimmon

Rambutan

Japanese Persimmon

Japanese Persimmon and Rambutan

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation

Skin Benefits

Hydrates skin

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

Unknown

Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

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)

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.70 g

18.59 g

Fiber

2.80 g

3.60 g

Sugar

15.70 g

12.53 g

Protein

1.00 g

0.58 g

99+

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.06

0.03

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg

81.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg

0.03 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg

0.02 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.79 mg

0.10 mg

99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.00 mg

99+

Not Available

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg

99+

0.10 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg

8.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.00 mg

99+

7.50 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg

99+

0.73 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg

2.60 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

159.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg

834.00 mcg

Choline

0.00 mg

7.60 mg

Fat

0.40 g

0.19 g

Minerals

Potassium

138.00 mg

99+

161.00 mg

99+

Iron

1.90 mg

0.15 mg

99+

Sodium

2.00 mg

1.00 mg

Calcium

20.00 mg

8.00 mg

Magnesium

10.00 mg

9.00 mg

Zinc

1.00 mg

0.11 mg

Phosphorus

15.00 mg

17.00 mg

Manganese

0.00 mg

99+

0.36 mg

Copper

0.00 mg

99+

0.11 mg

Selenium

0.00 mcg

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg

4.00 mg

Omega 6s

0.00 mg

99+

39.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg

4.00 mg

Water Content

79.50 g

99+

80.32 g

99+

Ash

0.30 g

0.33 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

69.00 kcal

70.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

0.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

150.00 kcal

274.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

82.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

105.00 kcal

90.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

Not Available

345.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

Not Available

284.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring

Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus

Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan

Seedless Variety

Yes

Color

Coral red, Yellow

Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Greyish-white

Orange

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Sour, Sweet

Sweet

Origin

Unknown

Burma, China, India, Japan

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.5

6.5-7.5

Climatic Conditions

Humid

Can tolerate wide range of climates

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.

Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Not Available

Beer

Yes

Not Available

Spirits

Yes

Not Available

Cocktails

Yes

Not Available

Production

Top Producer

Thailand

China

Other Countries

Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan

Top Importer

Singapore

United States of America

Top Exporter

Thailand

Japan

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Nephelium lappaceum

Diospyros kaki

Synonym

Rambota

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Sapindales

Ericales

Family

Sapindaceae

Ebenaceae

Genus

Nephelium

Diospyros

Species

N. lappaceum

D. kaki

Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Rambutan and Japanese Persimmon

We might think that Rambutan and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 69.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.