Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, 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, Don't eat after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Melon, Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Color
Bright red, Pink red
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Orange
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Luscious, Sweet
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Mexico, Central America
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Warm, Without frosts
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.
- Papaya seeds show contraceptive effects in male monkeys.
- Their seeds are used as a replacement for black pepper in some nations due to peppery taste.
- Papaya is known by funny names like paw paw or papaw and the mamao.
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Top Importer
Hong Kong
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Mexico
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Carica papaya
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Brassicales
Family
Sapindaceae
Caricaceae
Species
L. chinensis
C. papaya
Generic Group
Soapberry
Papaya
Difference Between Lychee and Papaya
We might think that Lychee and Papaya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lychee and Papaya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lychee and Papaya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Papaya with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lychee and Papaya 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 Papaya is Sapindales and Brassicales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.