Rambutan and Kumquat
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.70 g
22
15.90 g
21
Fiber
2.80 g
22
6.50 g
6
Sugar
15.70 g
6
9.36 g
25
Protein
1.00 g
25
1.88 g
11
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06
21
0.12
14
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
15.00 mcg
24
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
40
0.04 mg
27
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
14
0.09 mg
11
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.79 mg
13
0.43 mg
33
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
0.21 mg
30
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg
36
17.00 mcg
18
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
43.90 mg
19
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg
99+
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
129.00 mcg
9
Choline
0.00 mg
32
8.40 mg
10
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.86 g
8
Minerals
Potassium
138.00 mg
99+
486.00 mg
6
Iron
1.90 mg
5
0.86 mg
14
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
10.00 mg
10
Calcium
20.00 mg
22
62.00 mg
3
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
20.00 mg
14
Zinc
1.00 mg
3
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
15.00 mg
31
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
0.00 mg
99+
0.14 mg
24
Copper
0.00 mg
99+
0.10 mg
23
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
47.00 mg
16
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
124.00 mg
15
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
Not Available
Water Content
79.50 g
99+
80.80 g
99+
Ash
0.30 g
38
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
69.00 kcal
14
71.00 kcal
12
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
0.00 kcal
30
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
150.00 kcal
36
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
82.00 kcal
10
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
105.00 kcal
9
130.00 kcal
7
Calories in Jam
Not Available
245.00 kcal
20
Calories in Pie
Not Available
392.00 kcal
4
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Unknown
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
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.
- The entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
- The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
- There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
Singapore
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
Thailand
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Rambota
Fortunella margarita
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Sapindaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Nephelium
Citrus
Species
N. lappaceum
C. japonica
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Rambutan and Kumquat
We might think that Rambutan and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Kumquat with peel is 69.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Kumquat 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 Kumquat is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
