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
NA
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
NA
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
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
Color
Bright red, Pink red
Purple
Inside Color
Greyish-white
White
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
NA
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
NA
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
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
Hong Kong
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Thailand
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Sapindaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
L. chinensis
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Soapberry
Not Available
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 Not Available and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and Not Available 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.