Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Unknown
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Unknown
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
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, 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 B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Water Content
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
Fruit vegetable
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Orange
Origin
Unknown
Chile, Peru
Climatic Conditions
Humid
NA
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.
NA
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
NA
Top Importer
Singapore
Netherlands
Top Exporter
Thailand
Colombia
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Rambota
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Sapindaceae
Solanaceae
Species
N. lappaceum
Physalis
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Rambutan and Physalis
We might think that Rambutan and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Physalis with peel is 69.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Physalis belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Rambutan and Physalis is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.