Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects 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
Allergic reaction
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 A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Color
Bright red, Pink red
Green
Inside Color
Greyish-white
White
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Cold, Warm
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.
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
Top Producer
China
New Zealand
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
Hong Kong
China
Top Exporter
China
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Sapindaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
L. chinensis
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Soapberry
Myrtle
Difference Between Lychee and Feijoa
We might think that Lychee and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lychee and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lychee and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Feijoa with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lychee and Feijoa 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 Feijoa is Sapindales and Myrtales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.