Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
NA
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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
14.00 g16.53 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.00 g1.30 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
8.00 g15.23 g
0
63.35
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Protein
2.00 g0.83 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.140.05
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
NA0.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.01 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg0.07 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.16 mg0.60 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
NA0.00 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
NA0.10 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
NA14.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.00 mg71.50 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
NA0.07 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NA0.40 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
NA0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NA0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
NA7.10 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.40 g0.44 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
NA171.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.65 mg0.13 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
NA1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
8.80 mg5.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
NA10.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
NA0.07 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
36.10 mg31.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
NA0.06 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
NA0.15 mg
0
2
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Selenium
NA0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
NA65.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
NA67.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
87.00 g81.76 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.40 g0.44 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
60.00 kcalNA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NA66.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NA77.73 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
NA277.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA91.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal260.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
NA280.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Early fall, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Seedless Variety
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Color
Magenta, Pink
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Bland
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Central America, Mexico
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-75.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
NA
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Facts
Facts about
NA
- 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
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
NA
China
Other Countries
NA
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Hong Kong
Top Exporter
Vietnam
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Nephelium litchi
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Rosidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Litchi
Species
H. undatus
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Cactus
Soapberry