Rambutan and Red Currant
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Unknown
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.70 g
22
13.80 g
34
Fiber
2.80 g
22
4.30 g
13
Sugar
15.70 g
6
7.37 g
40
Protein
1.00 g
25
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06
21
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
40
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
14
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.79 mg
13
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
0.06 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.07 mg
24
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg
36
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
41.00 mg
20
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg
99+
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
11.00 mcg
8
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
47.00 mcg
22
Choline
0.00 mg
32
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
138.00 mg
99+
275.00 mg
22
Iron
1.90 mg
5
1.00 mg
13
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
20.00 mg
22
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
1.00 mg
3
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
15.00 mg
31
44.00 mg
7
Manganese
0.00 mg
99+
0.19 mg
20
Copper
0.00 mg
99+
0.11 mg
20
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
35.00 mg
20
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
53.00 mg
31
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
Not Available
Water Content
79.50 g
99+
83.95 g
99+
Ash
0.30 g
38
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
69.00 kcal
14
56.00 kcal
20
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
0.00 kcal
30
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
150.00 kcal
36
308.00 kcal
16
Calories in Canned Form
82.00 kcal
10
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
105.00 kcal
9
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
Not Available
165.00 kcal
31
Calories in Pie
Not Available
260.00 kcal
32
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Summer
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Red
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Sour, Tart
Origin
Unknown
Europe
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Cold
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.
- The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
- Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
- There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Thailand
Russia
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
Singapore
Germany
Top Exporter
Thailand
Russia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Rambota
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Saxifragales
Family
Sapindaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Nephelium
Ribes
Species
N. lappaceum
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Not Available
Saxifrage
Difference Between Rambutan and Red Currant
We might think that Rambutan and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Red Currant with peel is 69.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Sapindales and Saxifragales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
