We might think that Rambutan and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 69.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Sapindales and Malpighiales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.