Date and Lychee
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, 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
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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
75.03 g
2
16.53 g
19
Fiber
8.00 g
3
1.30 g
33
Sugar
63.35 g
1
15.23 g
8
Protein
2.45 g
6
0.83 g
35
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
20
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
13
0.07 mg
14
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.27 mg
5
0.60 mg
24
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.59 mg
3
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.17 mg
10
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
14.00 mcg
21
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.40 mg
99+
71.50 mg
7
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
0.07 mg
38
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.70 mcg
23
0.40 mcg
33
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
75.00 mcg
18
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
6.30 mg
17
7.10 mg
14
Fat
0.39 g
22
0.44 g
20
Minerals
Potassium
656.00 mg
3
171.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.02 mg
12
0.13 mg
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
39.00 mg
8
5.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
43.00 mg
2
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.29 mg
9
0.07 mg
26
Phosphorus
62.00 mg
4
31.00 mg
16
Manganese
0.26 mg
17
0.06 mg
99+
Copper
0.21 mg
7
0.15 mg
11
Selenium
3.00 mcg
4
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mg
35
65.00 mg
12
Omega 6s
16.00 mg
99+
67.00 mg
27
Sterol
Water Content
20.53 g
99+
81.76 g
99+
Ash
1.60 g
4
0.44 g
30
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
282.00 kcal
2
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
66.00 kcal
10
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
77.73 kcal
8
Calories in Dried Form
290.00 kcal
18
277.00 kcal
21
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
91.00 kcal
8
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
461.00 kcal
1
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
384.00 kcal
2
260.00 kcal
14
Calories in Pie
321.00 kcal
13
280.00 kcal
28
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
Brown
Greyish-white
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Iraq
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
8-10
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Facts
Facts about
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
- 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
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Not Available
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Egypt
China
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Top Importer
India
Hong Kong
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
Not Available
Nephelium litchi
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Rosidae
Order
Arecales
Sapindales
Family
Arecaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Phoenix
Litchi
Species
P. dactylifera
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Palm
Soapberry
Difference Between Date and Lychee
We might think that Date and Lychee are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Lychee Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Lychee is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Lychee with peel is 282.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Date and Lychee belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Date and Lychee is Arecales and Sapindales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
