Lychee and Gojiberry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
May interact with some drugs
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
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
16.53 g
19
69.21 g
3
Fiber
1.30 g
33
8.00 g
3
Sugar
15.23 g
8
13.00 g
11
Protein
0.83 g
35
14.07 g
1
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.20
7
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.10 mg
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
14
1.30 mg
1
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
24
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg
21
0.00 mcg
36
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
71.50 mg
7
19.20 mg
38
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.07 mg
38
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.40 mcg
33
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
7.10 mg
14
0.00 mg
32
Fat
0.44 g
20
1.00 g
6
Minerals
Potassium
171.00 mg
99+
840.00 mg
1
Iron
0.13 mg
99+
9.00 mg
1
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
24.00 mg
4
Calcium
5.00 mg
99+
100.00 mg
1
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
0.00 mg
31
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
2.70 mg
1
Phosphorus
31.00 mg
16
0.00 mg
99+
Manganese
0.06 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Copper
0.15 mg
11
2.00 mg
1
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
63.70 mcg
1
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
65.00 mg
12
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
67.00 mg
27
0.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
0.00 mg
16
Water Content
81.76 g
99+
0.00 g
99+
Ash
0.44 g
30
0.00 g
99+
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
32.00 kcal
36
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
66.00 kcal
10
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
77.73 kcal
8
90.00 kcal
6
Calories in Dried Form
277.00 kcal
21
32.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Canned Form
91.00 kcal
8
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
40.00 kcal
35
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal
14
180.00 kcal
29
Calories in Pie
280.00 kcal
28
240.00 kcal
38
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
No Types
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Bright red, Pink red
Scarlet red
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Orange
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Tough
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Slightly bitter, Tart
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
6.8-8.1
Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Cold, Hot
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.
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Top Importer
Hong Kong
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Lycium barbarum
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
Wolfberry
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Unknown
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Sapindaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Litchi
Lycium
Species
L. chinensis
L. barbarum
Generic Group
Soapberry
Not Available
Difference Between Lychee and Gojiberry
We might think that Lychee and Gojiberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lychee and Gojiberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lychee and Gojiberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Gojiberry with peel is Not Available and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lychee and Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
