Lychee

Passionfruit

Lychee and Passionfruit

Lychee

Passionfruit

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes

Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes

Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

Side Effects

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

Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

16.53 g23.40 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.30 g10.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

15.23 g11.20 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.83 g2.20 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.09

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg64.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.00 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg0.13 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg1.50 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.00 mg0.73 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

14.00 mcg14.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

71.50 mg30.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.07 mg0.02 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.40 mcg0.70 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

7.10 mg7.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.44 g0.70 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

171.00 mg348.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.13 mg1.60 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg28.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

5.00 mg12.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg29.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.07 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

31.00 mg68.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.06 mg0.13 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.15 mg0.09 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

65.00 mg1.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

67.00 mg410.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

8.00 mg12.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

81.76 g72.93 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.44 g0.80 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

66.00 kcal97.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

66.00 kcal97.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

77.73 kcal97.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

277.00 kcal410.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

91.00 kcal110.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal51.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal330.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

280.00 kcal200.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Tropical

Season

Spring, Summer

All seasons

Varieties

Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal

Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection

Seedless Variety

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Color

Bright red, Pink red

Purple, Yellow

Inside Color

Greyish-white

Yellow

Shape

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet

Sweet, Tart

Origin

China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained

Sandy loam

Soil pH

5.5-6.56.5-7.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts

Frost free, Sunny, 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.

Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Brazil

Other Countries

Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America

Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru

Top Importer

Hong Kong

Brazil

Top Exporter

China

Ecuador

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Litchi chinensis

Passiflora edulis

Synonym

Nephelium litchi

Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Sapindales

Malpighiales

Family

Sapindaceae

Passifloraceae

Genus

Litchi

Passiflora

Species

L. chinensis

P. edulis

Generic Group

Soapberry

Passion Flower

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Difference Between Lychee and Passionfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Passionfruit with peel is 66.00 kcal and 97.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and 97.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lychee and Passionfruit 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 Passionfruit is Sapindales and Malpighiales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.