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Lychee and Date


Date and Lychee


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes   
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones   

General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones   
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones   

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation   
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases   

Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair   
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes   
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes   

Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain   
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, 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   
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
16.53 g   
19
75.03 g   
2

Fiber
1.30 g   
33
8.00 g   
3

Sugar
15.23 g   
8
63.35 g   
1

Protein
0.83 g   
35
2.45 g   
6

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05   
22
0.03   
25

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg   
37
0.00 mcg   
37

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg   
99+
0.05 mg   
20

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg   
14
0.07 mg   
13

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg   
24
1.27 mg   
5

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.59 mg   
3

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg   
15
0.17 mg   
10

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg   
21
19.00 mcg   
16

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
71.50 mg   
7
0.40 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.07 mg   
38
0.05 mg   
39

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.40 mcg   
33
2.70 mcg   
23

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg   
36
75.00 mcg   
18

Choline
7.10 mg   
14
6.30 mg   
17

Fat
0.44 g   
20
0.39 g   
22

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
171.00 mg   
99+
656.00 mg   
3

Iron
0.13 mg   
99+
1.02 mg   
12

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
2.00 mg   
18

Calcium
5.00 mg   
99+
39.00 mg   
8

Magnesium
10.00 mg   
25
43.00 mg   
2

Zinc
0.07 mg   
26
0.29 mg   
9

Phosphorus
31.00 mg   
16
62.00 mg   
4

Manganese
0.06 mg   
99+
0.26 mg   
17

Copper
0.15 mg   
11
0.21 mg   
7

Selenium
0.60 mcg   
10
3.00 mcg   
4

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
65.00 mg   
12
3.00 mg   
35

Omega 6s
67.00 mg   
27
16.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
81.76 g   
99+
20.53 g   
99+

Ash
0.44 g   
30
1.60 g   
4

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available   
282.00 kcal   
2

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
66.00 kcal   
10
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
77.73 kcal   
8
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
277.00 kcal   
21
290.00 kcal   
18

Calories in Canned Form
91.00 kcal   
8
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal   
30
461.00 kcal   
1

Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal   
14
384.00 kcal   
2

Calories in Pie
280.00 kcal   
28
321.00 kcal   
13

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit, Tropical   
Tropical   

Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring, Summer   

Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal   
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Bright red, Pink red   
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow   

Inside Color
Greyish-white   
Brown   

Shape
Oval   
Oval   

Texture
Fleshy   
Fleshy   

Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet   
Sweet   

Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam   
Iraq   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil pH
5.5-6.5   
8-10   

Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts   
Hot, 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.
  
  • Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
  • Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
  • Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Not Available   

Beer
Yes   
Not Available   

Spirits
Yes   
Not Available   

Cocktails
Yes   
Not Available   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China   
Egypt   

Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America   
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates   

Top Importer
Hong Kong   
India   

Top Exporter
China   
United Arab Emirates   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis   
Phoenix Dactylifera   

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   
Phoenix   

Species
L. chinensis   
P. dactylifera   

Generic Group
Soapberry   
Palm   

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Difference Between Lychee and Date

We might think that Lychee and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lychee and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lychee and Date is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Date with peel is Not Available and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lychee and Date 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 Date is Sapindales and Arecales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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