Lychee and Coconut
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny 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, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
16.53 g
19
24.23 g
8
Fiber
1.30 g
33
9.00 g
2
Sugar
15.23 g
8
6.23 g
99+
Protein
0.83 g
35
3.33 g
2
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.22
6
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.07 mg
14
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
14
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
24
0.54 mg
29
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
1.01 mg
2
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.05 mg
36
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg
21
20.80 mcg
14
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
71.50 mg
7
3.30 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.07 mg
38
0.24 mg
27
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.40 mcg
33
0.20 mcg
34
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
7.10 mg
14
12.10 mg
4
Fat
0.44 g
20
33.49 g
1
Minerals
Potassium
171.00 mg
99+
356.00 mg
12
Iron
0.13 mg
99+
2.43 mg
4
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
20.00 mg
5
Calcium
5.00 mg
99+
14.00 mg
27
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
32.00 mg
4
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
1.10 mg
2
Phosphorus
31.00 mg
16
113.00 mg
1
Manganese
0.06 mg
99+
1.50 mg
2
Copper
0.15 mg
11
0.44 mg
3
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
10.10 mcg
2
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
65.00 mg
12
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
67.00 mg
27
366.00 mg
4
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
37.60 mg
2
Water Content
81.76 g
99+
47.00 g
99+
Ash
0.44 g
30
0.97 g
8
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
66.00 kcal
10
354.00 kcal
1
Calories in Frozen Form
77.73 kcal
8
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
277.00 kcal
21
660.00 kcal
3
Calories in Canned Form
91.00 kcal
8
443.00 kcal
1
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal
14
250.00 kcal
19
Calories in Pie
280.00 kcal
28
298.00 kcal
19
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Bright red, Pink red
Brown, Green
Inside Color
Greyish-white
White
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Crispy
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Juicy, Sweetish
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
America, India
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Sand
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
3.5-8.5
Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Hot, Humid
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.
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Indonesia
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Hong Kong
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Philippines
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Cocos nucifera
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Arecidae
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Sapindaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Litchi
Cocos
Species
L. chinensis
C. nucifera
Generic Group
Soapberry
Arecaceae
Difference Between Lychee and Coconut
We might think that Lychee and Coconut are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lychee and Coconut Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lychee and Coconut is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Coconut with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lychee and Coconut belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Lychee and Coconut is Sapindales and Arecales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
