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 Symptoms
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
NA
Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
NA
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
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
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
Color
Bright red, Pink red
Magenta, Pink
Inside Color
Greyish-white
White
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Bland
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Central America, Mexico
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
NA
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.
NA
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
Hong Kong
China
Top Exporter
China
Vietnam
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Subclass
Rosidae
Liliidae
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Sapindaceae
Cactaceae
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 Not Available and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and Not Available 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.