Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
NA
Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Nausea, Vomiting
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Color
Bright red, Pink red
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellowish Green
Shape
Oval
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Moist, Warm to hot climate
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.
- When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
- It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
- Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
- 2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.
Top Producer
China
Taiwan
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
Hong Kong
Europe
Top Exporter
China
Malaysia
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Averrhoa carambola
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Oxalidales
Family
Sapindaceae
Oxalidaceae
Species
L. chinensis
A. carambola
Generic Group
Soapberry
Not Available
Difference Between Lychee and Carambola
We might think that Lychee and Carambola are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lychee and Carambola Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lychee and Carambola is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Carambola with peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lychee and Carambola 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 Lychee and Carambola is Sapindales and Oxalidales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.