Diet Ratings
Rambutan contains approximately 12-14g net carbs per 100g. High sugar tropical fruit incompatible with ketogenic carbohydrate restrictions.
Whole plant food, tropical fruit. Completely plant-based with no animal-derived ingredients or processing concerns.
Tropical fruit with no processing or anti-nutrients. Fits paleo framework as a naturally available fruit. Similar nutritional profile to other tropical fruits.
Tropical fruit rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Whole food, minimal processing. Moderate natural sugars. Not Mediterranean-origin but nutritionally compatible with diet principles.
iTraditional Mediterranean diet emphasizes regional fruits; rambutan's non-local status may be viewed as less aligned with sustainability and seasonality principles by some practitioners.
Tropical fruit with high sugar and carbohydrate content. Plant-based food incompatible with carnivore diet.
Rambutan is a whole, unprocessed tropical fruit with no excluded ingredients. It is naturally compliant with all Whole30 rules.
Rambutan appears low-FODMAP based on fruit composition analysis, with low fructose and polyol content. However, direct Monash testing is limited.
iMonash University has not extensively tested rambutan. Clinical practitioners generally consider it low-FODMAP based on nutritional profile, but recommend standard portions (approximately 100-150g) until further testing confirms safety.
Tropical fruit low in sodium with vitamin C and fiber. Natural sugars present but acceptable within DASH framework for whole fruit consumption.
Rambutan is tropical fruit with moderate glycemic index (~55) and natural sugars (~12g per 100g). Contains polyphenols (ellagic acid) supporting anti-inflammatory goals. Usable in Zone but requires careful portioning; approximately 5-6 fruits per carb block.
iSome Zone practitioners favor rambutan over higher-GI tropical fruits due to polyphenol content, though Dr. Sears generally recommends berries and lower-glycemic fruits as primary choices.
Tropical fruit with polyphenols, vitamin C, and antioxidants. Contains copper and manganese. Anti-inflammatory profile supported by traditional use and emerging research. Natural sugars present but offset by fiber and polyphenol content. Less studied than other fruits but shows promise.
iLimited clinical research on rambutan's specific anti-inflammatory mechanisms compared to berries or citrus. Some nutritionists prioritize more extensively studied fruits, though traditional medicine supports anti-inflammatory classification.
Rambutan is high in natural sugars (~12g per 100g) with minimal protein and moderate fiber (~1.5g per 100g). While nutrient-dense in vitamins, the sugar content and low protein density make it suboptimal for GLP-1 patients. Better as occasional treat in small portions.
Controversy Index
Score range: 1–9/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.