Lychee and Miracle fruit
Benefits
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
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Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
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Allergy
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
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
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
16.53 g
19
5.40 g
99+
Fiber
1.30 g
35
5.40 g
8
Sugar
15.23 g
12
0.00 g
99+
Protein
0.83 g
35
1.00 g
25
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
39
0.00 mcg
39
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
14
-
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
24
-
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
-
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
-
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg
21
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
71.50 mg
7
1.33 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.07 mg
99+
0.78 mg
15
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.40 mcg
38
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
40
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Choline
7.10 mg
18
-
Fat
0.44 g
20
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
171.00 mg
99+
-
Iron
0.13 mg
99+
-
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
-
Calcium
5.00 mg
99+
-
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
-
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
-
Phosphorus
31.00 mg
16
-
Manganese
0.06 mg
99+
-
Copper
0.15 mg
11
-
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
65.00 mg
12
-
Omega 6s
67.00 mg
27
-
Sterol
Phytosterol
8.00 mg
20
-
Water Content
81.76 g
99+
80.50 g
99+
Ash
0.44 g
31
0.50 g
27
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
66.00 kcal
23
-
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
66.00 kcal
22
35.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Frozen Form
77.73 kcal
14
28.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Dried Form
277.00 kcal
29
351.00 kcal
12
Calories in Canned Form
91.00 kcal
13
-
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
31
-
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal
14
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Calories in Pie
280.00 kcal
30
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Characteristics
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
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Bright red, Pink red
Dark red
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Greyish-white
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
West Africa
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
4.5-5.8
Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Rainfall
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 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
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Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
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Top Importer
Hong Kong
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Top Exporter
China
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
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Class
Magnoliopsida
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Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Sapindaceae
Sapotaceae
Genus
Litchi
Synsepalum
Species
L. chinensis
S. dulcificum
Generic Group
Soapberry
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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 66.00 kcal and - and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and 35.00 kcal 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.
