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Lychee and Dragonfruit

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Treatment of colored hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
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Side Effects

May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
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Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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 g14.00 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.30 g1.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

15.23 g8.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.83 g2.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.14
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.16 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.00 mg-
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

14.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

71.50 mg9.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.07 mg0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.40 mcg1.90 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.10 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.44 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

171.00 mg110.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.13 mg0.65 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

5.00 mg8.80 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg18.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.07 mg0.35 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

31.00 mg36.10 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.06 mg0.18 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.15 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.70 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

65.00 mg44.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

67.00 mg48.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

8.00 mg9.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

81.76 g87.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.44 g0.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

66.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

66.00 kcal60.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

77.73 kcal60.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

277.00 kcal264.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

91.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal150.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

280.00 kcal240.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Spring, Summer
Early fall, Summer

Varieties

Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Seedless Variety

Color

Bright red, Pink red
Magenta, Pink

Inside Color

Greyish-white
White

Shape

Oval
Oval

Texture

Fleshy
Fleshy

Taste

Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Bland

Origin

China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Central America, Mexico

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
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Soil pH

5.5-6.55.5-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
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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.
Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
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Other Countries

Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
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Top Importer

Hong Kong
China

Top Exporter

China
Vietnam

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Litchi chinensis
Hylocereus undatus

Synonym

Nephelium litchi
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Subclass

Rosidae
Liliidae

Order

Sapindales
Caryophyllales

Family

Sapindaceae
Cactaceae

Genus

Litchi
Hylocereus

Species

L. chinensis
H. undatus

Generic Group

Soapberry
Cactus

Difference Between Lychee and Dragonfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Dragonfruit with peel is 66.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lychee and Dragonfruit 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 Dragonfruit is Sapindales and Caryophyllales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.