Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
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Diarrhoea, Vomiting
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Winter
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
Greyish-white
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Taste
Sour, Sweet
Sweetish
Origin
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Central America, North America
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Cold, Sunny
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.
- It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
- It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
- It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
Top Producer
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
Singapore
UAE
Top Exporter
Thailand
India
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
Rambota
Winter Squash
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Sapindaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Nephelium
Cucurbita
Species
N. lappaceum
Pepo
Difference Between Rambutan and Sapota
We might think that Rambutan and Sapota are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Sapota Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Sapota is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Sapota with peel is 69.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 68.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Sapota 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 Sapota is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Sapota belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Sapota belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.