Lychee

Purple Mangosteen

Lychee and Purple Mangosteen

Lychee

Purple Mangosteen

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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, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment

General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts

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

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

16.53 g15.60 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.30 g2.30 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

15.23 g15.60 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.83 g0.50 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.03

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg10.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.05 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 mg0.03 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.04 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

14.00 mcg0.03 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

71.50 mg7.20 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.07 mg0.21 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 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

7.10 mg7.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.44 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

171.00 mg48.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.13 mg0.17 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg7.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

5.00 mg5.49 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg13.90 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.07 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

31.00 mg9.21 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.06 mg0.10 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.15 mg0.07 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.30 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

65.00 mg-

0 318

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Omega 6s

67.00 mg10.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

8.00 mg-

0 87

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Water Content

81.76 g81.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.44 g0.70 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

66.00 kcal63.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

66.00 kcal73.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

77.73 kcal73.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

277.00 kcal316.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

91.00 kcal73.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal65.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal220.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

280.00 kcal300.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Tropical

Season

Spring, Summer

Winter

Varieties

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

Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen

Seedless Variety

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Color

Bright red, Pink red

Purple

Inside Color

Greyish-white

White

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam

Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.55-6

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.

Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.

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

United States of America

Top Exporter

China

Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Litchi chinensis

Garcinia mangostana

Synonym

Nephelium litchi

Garcinia mangostana

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Sapindales

Malpighiales

Family

Sapindaceae

Clusiaceae

Genus

Litchi

Garcinia

Species

L. chinensis

G. mangostana

Generic Group

Soapberry

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Difference Between Lychee and Purple Mangosteen

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 66.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lychee and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Sapindales and Malpighiales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.