Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
  
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
  
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
  
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
  
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
  
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
  
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
  
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Side Effects
Unknown
  
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
  
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)
  
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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
150.00 kcal
  
36
350.00 kcal
  
11
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
Not Available
  
Calories in Pie
Not Available
  
316.00 kcal
  
15
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Melon
  
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
  
Summer
  
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
  
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Coral red, Yellow
  
Orange
  
Inside Color
Greyish-white
  
Creamy Orange
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Sour, Sweet
  
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
  
Origin
Unknown
  
Africa, India
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Vines
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Sandy
  
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
  
5-6.5
  
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.
  
- Cantaloupe is known as rock-melon in some parts of the world.
- Christopher columbus first introduced cantaloupes to north america in 1494.
- The name 'Cantaloupe' as it is cultivated in papal gardens of cantaloupes, Italy.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Thailand
  
China
  
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
  
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
  
Top Importer
Singapore
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Thailand
  
Spain
  
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
  
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
  
Synonym
Rambota
  
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Dillenhidae
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Cucurbitales
  
Family
Sapindaceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Nephelium
  
Cucumis
  
Species
N. lappaceum
  
C. melo
  
Generic Group
Not Available
  
Gourd
  
Compare Rambutan and Cantaloupe
It is important compare Rambutan and Cantaloupe as both the fruits have a different nutritional value. Their comparison can be done on the basis of their vitamin and mineral content, calories, benefits as well as characteristics, making it easier for us to choose the best fruit for our diet. Their general health benefits are as follows:
Rambutan Benefits: antiseptic properties, cures headache and removes waste from kidney.
Cantaloupe Benefits: boosts immune system, cures cough, cures fever, digestive aid, eye care and helps in weight loss.
Fruits are also used as a remedy for various hair problems. The hair benefits of Rambutan are: good conditioner and hair benefits of Cantaloupe are: good conditioner, prevents hair loss and protects hair. Some fruits are known to cause allergic reactions. The allergy symptoms of first fruit are: chest pains, rhinitis and wheezing and the symptoms of second fruit are: abdominal pains, anaphylaxis, breathing difficulty, diarrhea, dizziness, hives, itching of mouth, nasal congestion, nausea and vomiting. Get sorted Rambutan vs Cantaloupe comparison with the help of fruit comparison tool by fruitvs.com.