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Benefits

Health Benefits

Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or 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.
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

11.00 g16.53 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.00 g1.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.00 g15.23 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.40 g0.83 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.130.05
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

96.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.01 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.07 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.60 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.24 mg0.00 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

9.00 mcg14.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

10.00 mg71.50 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.89 mg0.07 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.30 mcg0.40 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

89.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

2.80 mg7.10 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.44 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

259.00 mg171.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.40 mg0.13 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

13.00 mg5.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.20 mg0.07 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

23.00 mg31.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.08 mg0.06 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.08 mg0.15 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg65.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

77.00 mg67.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

18.00 mg8.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

86.35 g81.76 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.75 g0.44 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

48.00 kcal66.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

48.00 kcal66.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

48.00 kcal77.73 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

241.00 kcal277.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal91.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

58.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal260.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

265.00 kcal280.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Summer
Spring, Summer

Varieties

Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Yellowish-orange
Bright red, Pink red

Inside Color

Yellow
Greyish-white

Shape

Oval
Oval

Texture

Fleshy
Fleshy

Taste

Smooth, Sweet
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

China
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6.5-85.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts

Facts

Facts about

  • 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
  • Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
  • In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
  • 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
  • The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
  • This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
  • This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Turkey
China

Other Countries

Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
Hong Kong

Top Exporter

France
China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus armeniaca
Litchi chinensis

Synonym

Prunus Armeniaca
Nephelium litchi

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Rosales
Sapindales

Family

Rosaceae
Sapindaceae

Genus

Prunus
Litchi

Species

P. armeniaca
L. chinensis

Generic Group

Rose
Soapberry

Difference Between Apricot and Lychee

We might think that Apricot and Lychee are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apricot and Lychee Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apricot and Lychee is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Lychee with peel is 48.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 48.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Apricot and Lychee belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Apricot and Lychee is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.