Lychee and Fig
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
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
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 g
19
19.20 g
13
Fiber
1.30 g
33
2.90 g
21
Sugar
15.23 g
8
16.30 g
5
Protein
0.83 g
35
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.04
24
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
7.00 mcg
29
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.06 mg
15
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
14
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
24
0.40 mg
36
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.11 mg
12
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg
21
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
71.50 mg
7
2.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.07 mg
38
0.11 mg
36
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.40 mcg
33
4.70 mcg
15
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
9.00 mcg
32
Choline
7.10 mg
14
4.70 mg
26
Fat
0.44 g
20
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
171.00 mg
99+
232.00 mg
30
Iron
0.13 mg
99+
0.37 mg
30
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
5.00 mg
99+
35.00 mg
11
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
17.00 mg
17
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
0.15 mg
18
Phosphorus
31.00 mg
16
14.00 mg
32
Manganese
0.06 mg
99+
0.13 mg
25
Copper
0.15 mg
11
0.07 mg
32
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.20 mcg
15
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
65.00 mg
12
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
67.00 mg
27
144.00 mg
14
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
31.00 mg
4
Water Content
81.76 g
99+
79.11 g
99+
Ash
0.44 g
30
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
74.00 kcal
10
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
66.00 kcal
10
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
77.73 kcal
8
71.42 kcal
9
Calories in Dried Form
277.00 kcal
21
249.00 kcal
30
Calories in Canned Form
91.00 kcal
8
69.00 kcal
15
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
65.00 kcal
19
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal
14
360.00 kcal
5
Calories in Pie
280.00 kcal
28
450.00 kcal
1
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
No
Yes
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
5.5-6.5
5-7
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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
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 Not Available and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and Not Available 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.
