Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Allergic reaction
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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
Any time except an hour after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Seedless Variety
No
Not Available
Color
Bright red, Pink red
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Brown
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Central Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
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.
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Hong Kong
Europe
Top Exporter
China
Turkey
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Vitis Vinifera
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Not Available
Family
Sapindaceae
Vitaceae
Species
L. chinensis
Vitis vinifera
Generic Group
Soapberry
Grape
Difference Between Lychee and Raisin
We might think that Lychee and Raisin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lychee and Raisin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lychee and Raisin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Raisin with peel is Not Available and 299.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lychee and Raisin 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 Raisin is Sapindales and Vitales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.