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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

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

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

16.53 g15.30 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.30 g1.90 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

15.23 g8.10 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.83 g0.40 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 mcg2.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.02 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg0.03 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.20 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.00 mg0.08 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 mcg3.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

71.50 mg15.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.07 mg0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.40 mcg0.10 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 mg8.40 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.44 g0.10 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

171.00 mg197.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.13 mg0.70 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg4.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

5.00 mg11.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg8.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.07 mg0.04 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

31.00 mg17.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.06 mg0.10 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.15 mg0.13 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 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 mg49.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

8.00 mg12.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

81.76 g83.80 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.44 g0.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

66.00 kcal57.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

66.00 kcal57.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

77.73 kcal57.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

277.00 kcal320.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

91.00 kcal57.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal130.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

280.00 kcal310.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit

Season

Spring, Summer
Winter

Varieties

Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM

Seedless Variety

Color

Bright red, Pink red
Green, Yellow

Inside Color

Greyish-white
White

Shape

Oval
Round

Texture

Fleshy
Crunchy

Taste

Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Tart

Origin

China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.56-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Warm

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.
  • Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
  • It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
  • They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Turkey

Other Countries

Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan

Top Importer

Hong Kong
United States of America

Top Exporter

China
Argentina

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Litchi chinensis
Cydonia oblonga

Synonym

Nephelium litchi
C. vulgaris

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Sapindales
Rosales

Family

Sapindaceae
Rosaceae

Genus

Litchi
Cydonia

Species

L. chinensis
C. oblonga

Generic Group

Soapberry
Rose

Difference Between Lychee and Quince

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Quince with peel is 66.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lychee and Quince 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 Quince is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.