Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing
Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
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
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.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Color
Bright red, Pink red
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
White
Shape
Oval
Curving Cylinder
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Papua New Guinea
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Warm
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.
- As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
- Bananas float in water.
- There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
- Eating this fruit will cheer you up.
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Top Importer
Hong Kong
Europe
Top Exporter
China
Ecuador
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Liliidae
Order
Sapindales
Zingiberales
Family
Sapindaceae
Musaceae
Species
L. chinensis
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Generic Group
Soapberry
Banana
Difference Between Lychee and Banana
We might think that Lychee and Banana are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lychee and Banana Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lychee and Banana is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Banana with peel is Not Available and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lychee and Banana 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 Banana is Sapindales and Zingiberales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.