Red Currant and Rambutan
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Good conditioner
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Unknown
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
13.80 g
34
15.70 g
22
Fiber
4.30 g
13
2.80 g
22
Sugar
7.37 g
40
15.70 g
6
Protein
1.40 g
16
1.00 g
25
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.02 mg
40
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.07 mg
14
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.79 mg
13
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
24
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
0.00 mcg
36
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg
20
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcg
8
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcg
22
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
7.60 mg
13
0.00 mg
32
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
275.00 mg
22
138.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.00 mg
13
1.90 mg
5
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
33.00 mg
13
20.00 mg
22
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
1.00 mg
3
Phosphorus
44.00 mg
7
15.00 mg
31
Manganese
0.19 mg
20
0.00 mg
99+
Copper
0.11 mg
20
0.00 mg
99+
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
35.00 mg
20
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
53.00 mg
31
0.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
0.00 mg
16
Water Content
83.95 g
99+
79.50 g
99+
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.30 g
38
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
56.00 kcal
20
69.00 kcal
14
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
0.00 kcal
30
Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal
16
150.00 kcal
36
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
82.00 kcal
10
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal
17
105.00 kcal
9
Calories in Jam
165.00 kcal
31
Not Available
Calories in Pie
260.00 kcal
32
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Red
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Red
Greyish-white
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sour, Tart
Sour, Sweet
Origin
Europe
Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Clay, Loam
Soil pH
6-7
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Humid
Facts
Facts about
- The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
- Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
- There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Russia
Thailand
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Germany
Singapore
Top Exporter
Russia
Thailand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Not Available
Rambota
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Saxifragales
Sapindales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Ribes
Nephelium
Species
R. rubrum
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Not Available
Difference Between Red Currant and Rambutan
We might think that Red Currant and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Rambutan with peel is 56.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Rambutan belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Red Currant and Rambutan is Saxifragales and Sapindales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
