Lychee

Pomegranate

Lychee and Pomegranate

Lychee

Pomegranate

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation

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, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching

Side Effects

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

Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling

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

Best if taken as a breakfast (or 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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

16.53 g18.70 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.30 g4.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

15.23 g13.67 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.83 g1.67 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 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.07 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.29 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.00 mg0.38 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.08 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

14.00 mcg38.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

71.50 mg10.20 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.07 mg0.60 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.40 mcg16.40 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 g1.17 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

171.00 mg236.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.13 mg0.30 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

5.00 mg10.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.07 mg0.35 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

31.00 mg36.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.06 mg0.12 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.15 mg0.16 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.50 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

65.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

67.00 mg79.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

8.00 mg24.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

81.76 g77.93 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.44 g0.53 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

66.00 kcal83.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

66.00 kcal83.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

77.73 kcal83.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

277.00 kcal366.66 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

91.00 kcal83.00 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 kcal210.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

280.00 kcal360.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Tree fruit

Season

Spring, Summer

Autumn

Varieties

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

Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada

Seedless Variety

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Color

Bright red, Pink red

Dark red, Light pink-red

Inside Color

Greyish-white

Red

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet

Juicy, Sweet

Origin

China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam

India, Iran

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained

Clay, Sand

Soil pH

5.5-6.55.5-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts

Cold, Dry, Hot

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.

Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.

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

Iran

Other Countries

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

Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan

Top Importer

Hong Kong

Europe

Top Exporter

China

India

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Litchi chinensis

Punica granatum

Synonym

Nephelium litchi

Punica malus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Sapindales

Myrtales

Family

Sapindaceae

Lythraceae

Genus

Litchi

Punica

Species

L. chinensis

P. granatum

Generic Group

Soapberry

Pomegranate

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Difference Between Lychee and Pomegranate

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Pomegranate with peel is 66.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lychee and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate is Sapindales and Myrtales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.