Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
  
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
  
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
  
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
  
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
  
Hydrates skin
  
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
  
Good conditioner
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
  
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
Unknown
  
Unknown
  
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)
  
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)
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
150.00 kcal
  
36
150.00 kcal
  
36
Calories in Foods
  
  
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
  
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
  
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
  
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Coral red, Yellow
  
Coral red, Yellow
  
Inside Color
Greyish-white
  
Greyish-white
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Sour, Sweet
  
Sour, Sweet
  
Origin
Unknown
  
Unknown
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
  
5.5-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Humid
  
Humid
  
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.
  
- 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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Thailand
  
Thailand
  
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
  
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
  
Top Importer
Singapore
  
Singapore
  
Top Exporter
Thailand
  
Thailand
  
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
  
Nephelium lappaceum
  
Synonym
Rambota
  
Rambota
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Sapindaceae
  
Sapindaceae
  
Genus
Nephelium
  
Nephelium
  
Species
N. lappaceum
  
N. lappaceum
  
Generic Group
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Difference Between Rambutan and Rambutan
We might think that Rambutan and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Rambutan with peel is 69.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Rambutan 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 Rambutan is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.