Lychee and Feijoa
Benefits
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
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
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
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
16.53 g
19
12.92 g
38
Fiber
1.30 g
33
6.40 g
7
Sugar
15.23 g
8
8.20 g
33
Protein
0.83 g
35
0.98 g
27
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
14
0.02 mg
40
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
24
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
0.23 mg
24
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.07 mg
25
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg
21
23.00 mcg
11
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
71.50 mg
7
32.90 mg
26
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.07 mg
38
0.16 mg
32
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.40 mcg
33
3.50 mcg
19
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
5.00 mcg
7
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
27.00 mcg
26
Choline
7.10 mg
14
Not Available
Fat
0.44 g
20
0.60 g
14
Minerals
Potassium
171.00 mg
99+
172.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.13 mg
99+
0.14 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
5.00 mg
99+
17.00 mg
24
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
0.06 mg
27
Phosphorus
31.00 mg
16
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
0.06 mg
99+
0.08 mg
34
Copper
0.15 mg
11
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
65.00 mg
12
58.00 mg
13
Omega 6s
67.00 mg
27
214.00 mg
9
Sterol
Water Content
81.76 g
99+
83.28 g
99+
Ash
0.44 g
30
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
66.00 kcal
10
55.00 kcal
12
Calories in Frozen Form
77.73 kcal
8
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
277.00 kcal
21
747.00 kcal
1
Calories in Canned Form
91.00 kcal
8
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
25.00 kcal
40
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal
14
220.00 kcal
24
Calories in Pie
280.00 kcal
28
300.00 kcal
18
Characteristics
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
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Bright red, Pink red
Green
Inside Color
Greyish-white
White
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Cold, 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.
- 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).
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
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
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Sapindaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Litchi
Acca
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.
