Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Gives you energy
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Skin cleansing
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Unknown
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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 A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Water Content
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Dry
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
NA
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Creamy Yellow
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Warm
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 name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
Top Producer
Thailand
Jamaica
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
NA, United States of America
Top Importer
Singapore
Europe
Top Exporter
Thailand
Jamaica
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Rambota
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Sapindaceae
Rutaceae
Species
N. lappaceum
C. reticulata × paradisi
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Rambutan and Ugli fruit
We might think that Rambutan and Ugli fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Ugli fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Ugli fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Ugli fruit with peel is 69.00 kcal and 45.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Ugli fruit 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 Ugli fruit is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.