Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
16.53 g3.63 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.30 g0.50 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
15.23 g1.67 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.83 g0.65 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.050.19
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg0.03 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg0.03 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg0.10 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg0.26 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg0.04 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg7.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
71.50 mg2.80 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.07 mg0.03 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.40 mcg16.40 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg23.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
7.10 mg6.00 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.44 g0.11 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
171.00 mg147.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.13 mg0.28 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
5.00 mg16.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
10.00 mg13.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.07 mg0.20 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
31.00 mg24.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.06 mg0.08 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.15 mg0.04 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.60 mcg0.30 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
65.00 mg5.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
67.00 mg28.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA7.30 mg
0
87
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Water Content
81.76 g95.23 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.44 g0.38 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA15.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
66.00 kcal12.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
77.73 kcalNA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
277.00 kcalNA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
91.00 kcalNA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcalNA
17
461
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Calories in Jam
260.00 kcalNA
49
420
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Calories in Pie
280.00 kcalNA
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Seedless Variety
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Color
Bright red, Pink red
Dark green, Green
Inside Color
Greyish-white
White
Shape
Oval
Cylindrical
Texture
Fleshy
Crunchy
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Juicy, Watery
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
India
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Loam
Soil pH
5.5-6.56-6.8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Warm
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.
- Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
- Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
- It is made up of 96% water.
- English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.
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
China
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
Hong Kong
France
Top Exporter
China
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Cucumis sativus
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
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Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Sapindaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Litchi
Cucumis
Species
L. chinensis
C. sativus
Generic Group
Soapberry
Not Available