Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Side Effects
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Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, 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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
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, Melon
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Summer
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Red
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Dry, Hot
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.
- Watermelon contain 91% of water.
- In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
- Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
- There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
Top Producer
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Singapore
Germany
Top Exporter
Thailand
China
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Citrullus Lanatus
Synonym
Rambota
Citrullus vulgaris
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Sapindaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Nephelium
Citrullus
Species
N. lappaceum
C. lanatus
Difference Between Rambutan and Watermelon
We might think that Rambutan and Watermelon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Watermelon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Watermelon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Watermelon with peel is 69.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 68.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Watermelon 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 Watermelon is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.