Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
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, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
NA
Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
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
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Color
Bright red, Pink red
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Brown
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Bitter
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Warm to hot climate
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.
- In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
- The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
- Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Top Importer
Hong Kong
United States of America
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Olea europaea
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Sapindaceae
Oleaceae
Species
L. chinensis
O. europaea
Generic Group
Soapberry
Olive
Difference Between Lychee and Olive
We might think that Lychee and Olive are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lychee and Olive Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lychee and Olive is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Olive with peel is Not Available and 115.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lychee and Olive belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Lychee and Olive is Sapindales and Lamiales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Olive belongs to Oleaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.