Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Lower blood pressure, Prevents constipation, Prevents diabetes, Strengthening of bones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Unknown
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
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)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Winter
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Orange
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Orange
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Unknown
South-Eastern Asia
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Hot
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.
- There are around 600 varieties of oranges available worldwide.
- More than 1 plant can grow from a single orange seed.
- Orange and orange blossoms are a symbol of love.
- Orange tree is usually propagated by grafting.
Top Producer
Thailand
Brazil
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Singapore
Germany
Top Exporter
Thailand
Spain
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Citrus sinensis
Synonym
Rambota
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Sapindaceae
Rutaceae
Species
N. lappaceum
C. × sinensis
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Rambutan and Orange
We might think that Rambutan and Orange are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Orange Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Orange is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Orange with peel is 69.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Orange 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 Orange is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Orange belongs to Rutaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.