Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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, 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)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Color
Bright red, Pink red
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
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.
- Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
- Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
- Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
- Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Hong Kong
Europe
Top Exporter
China
United States of America
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Citrus maxima
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
Citrus grandis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Sapindaceae
Rutaceae
Species
L. chinensis
C. maxima
Generic Group
Soapberry
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Lychee and Pomelo
We might think that Lychee and Pomelo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lychee and Pomelo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lychee and Pomelo is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Pomelo with peel is Not Available and 38.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lychee and Pomelo 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 Pomelo is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.