Lychee

Physalis

Lychee and Physalis

Lychee

Physalis

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension

General Benefits

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

Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier 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

Side Effects

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

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

16.53 g13.30 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.30 g0.50 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

15.23 g3.90 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.83 g2.30 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.17

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg150.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.11 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg2.80 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.00 mg0.62 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 mcg10.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

71.50 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.07 mg0.50 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.40 mcg0.50 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg335.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

7.10 mg2.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.44 g0.00 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

171.00 mg170.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.13 mg1.30 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

5.00 mg12.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg8.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.07 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

31.00 mg39.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.06 mg0.40 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.15 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.90 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

65.00 mg60.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

67.00 mg80.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

8.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

81.76 g92.70 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 kcal77.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

66.00 kcal36.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

77.73 kcal53.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

277.00 kcal92.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

91.00 kcal53.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal60.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal238.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

280.00 kcal320.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Fruit vegetable

Season

Spring, Summer

Varieties

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

Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica

Seedless Variety

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Color

Bright red, Pink red

Bright Yellow, Orange

Inside Color

Greyish-white

Orange

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam

Chile, Peru

Grows on

Trees

Bushes

Cultivation

Soil Type

Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.55-6.1

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts

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.

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

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

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

Hong Kong

Netherlands

Top Exporter

China

Colombia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Litchi chinensis

Physalis Peruviana

Synonym

Nephelium litchi

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Asteridae

Order

Sapindales

Solanales

Family

Sapindaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Litchi

Physalis

Species

L. chinensis

Physalis

Generic Group

Soapberry

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Difference Between Lychee and Physalis

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Physalis with peel is 66.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lychee and Physalis 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 Physalis is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.