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 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
Lactating Women
Not Available
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
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
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
Color
Magenta, Pink
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Taste
Bland
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Central America, Mexico
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Soil Type
NA
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
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.
Other Countries
NA
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Hong Kong
Top Exporter
Vietnam
China
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Nephelium litchi
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Rosidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
H. undatus
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Cactus
Soapberry
Difference Between Dragonfruit and Lychee
We might think that Dragonfruit and Lychee are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Lychee Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Lychee is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Lychee with peel is 60.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit 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 Dragonfruit and Lychee is Caryophyllales and Sapindales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.