Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
Cancer prevention, Heart care
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, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Color
Bright red, Pink red
Black, Red
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Magenta
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Europe
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Warm to hot climate
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.
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Colombia, India, Mexico
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
Sambucus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Dipsacales
Family
Sapindaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
L. chinensis
S. nigra
Generic Group
Soapberry
Moschatel
Difference Between Lychee and Elderberry
We might think that Lychee and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lychee and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lychee and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Elderberry with peel is 66.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lychee and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Sapindales and Dipsacales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.