Lychee and Date
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
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 and 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.
