Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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 B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Color
Bright red, Pink red
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
White
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Central America, Mexico, South America
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Sunny
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.
- The black pigment in Guava leaves is used for textile applications.
- Guava leaves are used to make tea.
- Oils extracted from guava seeds are used in various cosmetics.
- Guava wood is used for decorative purposes.
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Hong Kong
Canada
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Psidium guajava
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Sapindaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
L. chinensis
Psidium guajava
Generic Group
Soapberry
Myrtle
Difference Between Lychee and Guava
We might think that Lychee and Guava are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lychee and Guava Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lychee and Guava is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Guava with peel is Not Available and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lychee and Guava 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 Guava is Sapindales and Myrtales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.