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 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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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
Color
Bright red, Pink red
Dark red, Light pink-red
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Red
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
India, Iran
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Cold, Dry, Hot
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.
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Top Importer
Hong Kong
Europe
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Punica granatum
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
Punica malus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Sapindaceae
Lythraceae
Species
L. chinensis
P. granatum
Generic Group
Soapberry
Pomegranate
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.