Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Eye care
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Allergic reaction
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Summer
Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Reliance, Sweet Scarlet, Spring Snow, Sugar May, Santa Rosa, Red Beauty, Glowhaven, Cresthaven and Redhaven Peaches
Color
Bright red, Pink red
Pink, Red, White, Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellow
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
China
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Cold, Warm
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 china, peaches are considered as a symbol of good luck.
- From 1982, august is National peach month in USA.
- In roman times, Peaches were also called as Persian apples, as people assumed that they originated from Persia.
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Greece, Italy, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
Hong Kong
Germany
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Prunus persica
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Rosaceae
Species
L. chinensis
P. persica
Generic Group
Soapberry
Rose
Difference Between Lychee and Peach
We might think that Lychee and Peach are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lychee and Peach Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lychee and Peach is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Peach with peel is Not Available and 39.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lychee and Peach 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 Peach is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Peach belongs to Rosaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Peach belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.