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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Allergic reaction

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
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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

16.53 g15.90 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.30 g6.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

15.23 g9.36 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.83 g1.88 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.12
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg15.00 mcg
0 426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg0.09 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.43 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.00 mg0.21 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.04 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

14.00 mcg17.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

71.50 mg43.90 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.07 mg0.15 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.40 mcg0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg129.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.10 mg8.40 mg
0 14.2
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Fat

0.44 g0.86 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

171.00 mg486.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.13 mg0.86 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg10.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

5.00 mg62.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg20.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.07 mg0.17 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

31.00 mg19.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.06 mg0.14 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.15 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

65.00 mg47.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

67.00 mg124.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

NANA
0 87
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Water Content

81.76 g80.80 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.44 g0.50 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA71.00 kcal
15 299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

66.00 kcalNA
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

77.73 kcalNA
0 187
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Calories in Dried Form

277.00 kcalNA
32 747
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Calories in Canned Form

91.00 kcalNA
17 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal130.00 kcal
17 461
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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal245.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

280.00 kcal392.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus

Season

Spring, Summer
Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami

Seedless Variety

Color

Bright red, Pink red
Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Greyish-white
Orange

Shape

Oval
Round

Texture

Fleshy
Juicy

Taste

Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Sweet, Tart

Origin

China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
China

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

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

Soil pH

5.5-6.56-6.5
3.5 10
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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.
  • The entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
  • The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
  • There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America

Top Importer

Hong Kong
United Kingdom

Top Exporter

China
China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Litchi chinensis
Citrus japonica

Synonym

Nephelium litchi
Fortunella margarita

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Sapindales
Sapindales

Family

Sapindaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Litchi
Citrus

Species

L. chinensis
C. japonica

Generic Group

Soapberry
Citrus fruit

Difference Between Lychee and Kumquat

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Kumquat with peel is Not Available and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lychee and Kumquat 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 Kumquat is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.