Lychee and Physalis
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
Unknown
Allergy
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
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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
100 g
Carbs
16.53 g
19
13.30 g
36
Fiber
1.30 g
33
0.50 g
40
Sugar
15.23 g
8
3.90 g
99+
Protein
0.83 g
35
2.30 g
8
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.17
10
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
150.00 mcg
5
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.11 mg
3
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
14
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
24
2.80 mg
1
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg
21
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
71.50 mg
7
28.00 mg
32
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.07 mg
38
0.50 mg
19
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.40 mcg
33
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Choline
7.10 mg
14
2.00 mg
30
Fat
0.44 g
20
0.00 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
171.00 mg
99+
170.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.13 mg
99+
1.30 mg
11
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
Not Available
Calcium
5.00 mg
99+
12.00 mg
29
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
31.00 mg
16
39.00 mg
9
Manganese
0.06 mg
99+
0.40 mg
9
Copper
0.15 mg
11
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
65.00 mg
12
Not Available
Omega 6s
67.00 mg
27
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
81.76 g
99+
Not Available
Ash
0.44 g
30
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
77.00 kcal
9
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
66.00 kcal
10
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
77.73 kcal
8
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
277.00 kcal
21
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
91.00 kcal
8
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
60.00 kcal
22
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal
14
238.00 kcal
22
Calories in Pie
280.00 kcal
28
320.00 kcal
14
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Fruit vegetable
Season
Spring, Summer
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
No
No
Color
Bright red, Pink red
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Orange
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
NA
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Chile, Peru
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
NA
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
5-6.1
Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
NA
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.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
NA
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
NA
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
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Sapindaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Litchi
Physalis
Species
L. chinensis
Physalis
Generic Group
Soapberry
Not Available
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 Not Available and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and Not Available 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.
