Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
  
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
  
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
  
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
  
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
  
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
  
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
  
Regulates hair growth
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
  
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
Unknown
  
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
  
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)
  
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
150.00 kcal
  
36
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
Not Available
  
130.00 kcal
  
35
Calories in Pie
Not Available
  
244.00 kcal
  
37
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Berry
  
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
  
All seasons
  
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
  
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
Yes
  
Color
Coral red, Yellow
  
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
  
Inside Color
Greyish-white
  
Creamy Yellow
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Fibrous
  
Taste
Sour, Sweet
  
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
  
Origin
Unknown
  
Mexico
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Vines
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
  
5.5-7.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Humid
  
Warm to hot climate
  
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 name pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
- The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
- Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
No
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Thailand
  
China
  
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
  
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
  
Top Importer
Singapore
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Thailand
  
China
  
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
  
Cucurbita maxima
  
Synonym
Rambota
  
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Dillenhidae
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Cucurbitales
  
Family
Sapindaceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Nephelium
  
Cucurbita
  
Species
N. lappaceum
  
Cucurbita mixta
  
Generic Group
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Difference Between Rambutan and Pumpkin
We might think that Rambutan and Pumpkin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Pumpkin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Pumpkin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Pumpkin with peel is 69.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Pumpkin belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Rambutan and Pumpkin is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.