Rambutan and Pomelo

Rambutan

Pomelo

Pomelo and Rambutan

Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection

General Benefits

Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney

Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Hydrates skin

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing

Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

Side Effects

Unknown

Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.70 g

9.62 g

99+

Fiber

2.80 g

1.00 g

Sugar

15.70 g

Not Available

Protein

1.00 g

0.76 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.06

0.08

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg

Not Available

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg

0.03 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg

0.03 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.79 mg

0.22 mg

99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.00 mg

99+

Not Available

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg

99+

0.04 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg

Not Available

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.00 mg

99+

61.00 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg

99+

Not Available

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg

Not Available

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Not Available

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg

Not Available

Choline

0.00 mg

Not Available

Fat

0.40 g

0.04 g

99+

Minerals

Potassium

138.00 mg

99+

216.00 mg

Iron

1.90 mg

0.11 mg

99+

Sodium

2.00 mg

1.00 mg

Calcium

20.00 mg

4.00 mg

99+

Magnesium

10.00 mg

6.00 mg

Zinc

1.00 mg

0.08 mg

Phosphorus

15.00 mg

17.00 mg

Manganese

0.00 mg

99+

0.02 mg

99+

Copper

0.00 mg

99+

0.05 mg

99+

Selenium

0.00 mcg

Not Available

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg

Not Available

Omega 6s

0.00 mg

99+

Not Available

Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg

Not Available

Water Content

79.50 g

99+

89.10 g

Ash

0.30 g

0.50 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

69.00 kcal

38.00 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

350.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

82.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

105.00 kcal

43.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

Not Available

290.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Citrus, Tropical

Season

Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring

All seasons

Varieties

Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus

Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie

Seedless Variety

Color

Coral red, Yellow

Green, Pink, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Greyish-white

Creamy Yellow

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Succulent

Taste

Sour, Sweet

Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Unknown

Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sandy

Soil pH

5.5-6.5

Climatic Conditions

Humid

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.

Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Thailand

China

Other Countries

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

Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

Singapore

Europe

Top Exporter

Thailand

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Nephelium lappaceum

Citrus maxima

Synonym

Rambota

Citrus grandis

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Sapindales

Family

Sapindaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Nephelium

Citrus

Species

N. lappaceum

C. maxima

Generic Group

Not Available

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Rambutan and Pomelo

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Pomelo with peel is 69.00 kcal and 38.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Pomelo 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 Pomelo is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.