Lychee

American Persimmon

Lychee and American Persimmon

Lychee

American Persimmon

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes

Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

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

Along with 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.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

16.53 g33.50 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.30 g3.60 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

15.23 g12.50 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.83 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.02

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg81.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg0.01 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg-

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.00 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

14.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

71.50 mg66.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.07 mg-

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.40 mcg-

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

7.10 mg8.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.44 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

171.00 mg310.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.13 mg2.50 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

5.00 mg27.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg9.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.07 mg0.11 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

31.00 mg26.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.06 mg0.36 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.15 mg0.11 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.20 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

65.00 mg-

0 318

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Omega 6s

67.00 mg20.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

8.00 mg16.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

81.76 g64.40 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.44 g0.90 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

66.00 kcal127.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

66.00 kcal70.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

77.73 kcal-

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

277.00 kcal276.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

91.00 kcal-

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal25.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal345.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

280.00 kcal257.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Spring, Summer

Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Seedless Variety

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Color

Bright red, Pink red

Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Greyish-white

Yellow

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet

Sweet

Origin

China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam

Eastern United States

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.56.5-7.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

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.

It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.

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

China

Other Countries

Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

Top Importer

Hong Kong

United States of America

Top Exporter

China

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Litchi chinensis

Diospyros virginiana

Synonym

Nephelium litchi

Diospyros virginiana

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Sapindales

Ericales

Family

Sapindaceae

Ebenaceae

Genus

Litchi

Diospyros

Species

L. chinensis

D. virginiana

Generic Group

Soapberry

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Difference Between Lychee and American Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and American Persimmon with peel is 66.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lychee and American Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Lychee and American Persimmon is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.