Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Unknown
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
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, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
All seasons
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellow
Origin
Unknown
China, India
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Hot, Sunny
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.
- Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
- During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
- Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.
Top Producer
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Singapore
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Mexico
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Citrus limon
Synonym
Rambota
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Sapindaceae
Rutaceae
Species
N. lappaceum
C. limon
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Rambutan and Lemon
We might think that Rambutan and Lemon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Lemon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Lemon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Lemon with peel is 69.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Lemon 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 Lemon is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.