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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands

Side Effects

May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

16.53 g19.20 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.30 g2.90 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

15.23 g16.30 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.83 g0.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.04
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg7.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.06 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 mg0.40 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.00 mg0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.11 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

14.00 mcg6.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

71.50 mg2.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.07 mg0.11 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.40 mcg4.70 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg9.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.10 mg4.70 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.44 g0.30 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

171.00 mg232.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.13 mg0.37 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

5.00 mg35.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg17.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.07 mg0.15 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

31.00 mg14.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.06 mg0.13 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.15 mg0.07 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.20 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

65.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

67.00 mg144.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

8.00 mg31.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

81.76 g79.11 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.44 g0.66 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

66.00 kcal74.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

66.00 kcal74.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

77.73 kcal71.42 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

277.00 kcal249.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

91.00 kcal69.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal65.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal360.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

280.00 kcal450.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit

Season

Spring, Summer
Summer, Winter

Varieties

Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

Seedless Variety

Color

Bright red, Pink red
Green, Purple, Red

Inside Color

Greyish-white
Pink

Shape

Oval
Conical

Texture

Fleshy
Fleshy

Taste

Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Sweet

Origin

China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Western Asia

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Soil pH

5.5-6.55-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Dry, 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.
  • Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
  • The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
  • Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Turkey

Other Countries

Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America

Top Importer

Hong Kong
France

Top Exporter

China
Turkey

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Litchi chinensis
Ficus carica

Synonym

Nephelium litchi
Ficus Carica

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Alismidae

Order

Sapindales
Rosales

Family

Sapindaceae
Moraceae

Genus

Litchi
Ficus

Species

L. chinensis
Ficus carica

Generic Group

Soapberry
Mulberry

Difference Between Lychee and Fig

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Fig with peel is 66.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lychee and Fig 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 Fig is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.