Lychee and Cucumber
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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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 g
19
3.63 g
99+
Fiber
1.30 g
33
0.50 g
40
Sugar
15.23 g
8
1.67 g
99+
Protein
0.83 g
35
0.65 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.19
8
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.03 mg
34
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
14
0.03 mg
27
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
24
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
0.26 mg
20
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg
21
7.00 mcg
28
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
71.50 mg
7
2.80 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.07 mg
38
0.03 mg
40
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.40 mcg
33
16.40 mcg
5
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
23.00 mcg
28
Choline
7.10 mg
14
6.00 mg
20
Fat
0.44 g
20
0.11 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
171.00 mg
99+
147.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.13 mg
99+
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
5.00 mg
99+
16.00 mg
25
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
31.00 mg
16
24.00 mg
21
Manganese
0.06 mg
99+
0.08 mg
35
Copper
0.15 mg
11
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.30 mcg
14
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
65.00 mg
12
5.00 mg
33
Omega 6s
67.00 mg
27
28.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
7.30 mg
11
Water Content
81.76 g
99+
95.23 g
1
Ash
0.44 g
30
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
15.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
66.00 kcal
10
12.00 kcal
25
Calories in Frozen Form
77.73 kcal
8
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
277.00 kcal
21
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
91.00 kcal
8
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
Not Available
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal
14
Not Available
Calories in Pie
280.00 kcal
28
Not Available
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
No
Yes
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
5.5-6.5
6-6.8
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
Yes
Not Available
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
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
Difference Between Lychee and Cucumber
We might think that Lychee and Cucumber are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lychee and Cucumber Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lychee and Cucumber is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Cucumber with peel is Not Available and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lychee and Cucumber 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 Cucumber is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
