Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
NA
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
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 Jam
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tropical
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Winter
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Purple
Inside Color
Greyish-white
White
Origin
Unknown
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
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
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Thailand
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Rambota
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Sapindaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
N. lappaceum
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Rambutan and Purple Mangosteen
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.