Health Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Unknown
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., Strictly avoid empty stomach
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry, Melon
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
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
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Color
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Red
Greyish-white
Origin
Southern Africa
Unknown
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Humid
Facts about
- 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.
- 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.
Top Producer
China
Thailand
Other Countries
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Germany
Singapore
Top Exporter
China
Thailand
Botanical Name
Citrullus Lanatus
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Citrullus vulgaris
Rambota
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Nephelium
Species
C. lanatus
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Gourd
Not Available
Difference Between Watermelon and Rambutan
We might think that Watermelon and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Watermelon and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Watermelon and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Watermelon and Rambutan with peel is Not Available and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Watermelon 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 Watermelon and Rambutan is Cucurbitales and Sapindales respectively. Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.