Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
NA
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Protein to Carb Ratio
Not Available
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Monsoon
Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Color
Bright red, Pink red
Dark red
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Greyish-white
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
NA, Sweet
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
West Africa
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Rainfall
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 name 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
- When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
- It is also used as natural sweetener.
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
Hong Kong
Not Available
Top Exporter
China
United States of America
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Sapindaceae
Sapotaceae
Species
L. chinensis
S. dulcificum
Generic Group
Soapberry
Not Available
Difference Between Lychee and Miracle fruit
We might think that Lychee and Miracle fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lychee and Miracle fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lychee and Miracle fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Miracle fruit with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lychee and Miracle fruit 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 Miracle fruit is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.