Rambutan and Tangerine
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Side Effects
Unknown
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.70 g
22
13.34 g
35
Fiber
2.80 g
22
1.80 g
28
Sugar
15.70 g
6
10.58 g
19
Protein
1.00 g
25
0.81 g
36
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06
21
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
34.00 mcg
15
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
40
0.06 mg
16
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
14
0.04 mg
26
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.79 mg
13
0.38 mg
38
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
0.22 mg
28
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.08 mg
21
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg
36
16.00 mcg
19
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
26.70 mg
34
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg
99+
0.20 mg
29
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
138.00 mcg
6
Choline
0.00 mg
32
10.20 mg
6
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.31 g
27
Minerals
Potassium
138.00 mg
99+
166.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.90 mg
5
0.15 mg
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
20.00 mg
22
37.00 mg
10
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
1.00 mg
3
0.07 mg
26
Phosphorus
15.00 mg
31
20.00 mg
25
Manganese
0.00 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.00 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
18.00 mg
26
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
48.00 mg
34
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
Not Available
Water Content
79.50 g
99+
85.17 g
37
Ash
0.30 g
38
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
69.00 kcal
14
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
53.00 kcal
13
Calories in Frozen Form
0.00 kcal
30
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
150.00 kcal
36
340.00 kcal
12
Calories in Canned Form
82.00 kcal
10
61.00 kcal
18
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
105.00 kcal
9
43.00 kcal
34
Calories in Jam
Not Available
50.00 kcal
38
Calories in Pie
Not Available
370.00 kcal
8
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Winter
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Orange
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Unknown
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
6-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Sunny
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.
- It is known by another name ' Mandarin'.
- Oil extracted from its peel is used in various skin and hair care products.
- Tangerines is also known as the ‘Christmas Orange’ because it is used to stuff kids' stockings..
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Not Available
Beer
Yes
Not Available
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Singapore
China
Top Exporter
Thailand
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Citrus reticulata
Synonym
Rambota
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Sapindaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Nephelium
Citrus
Species
N. lappaceum
C. reticulata
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Rambutan and Tangerine
We might think that Rambutan and Tangerine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Tangerine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Tangerine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Tangerine with peel is 69.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Tangerine 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 Tangerine is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
