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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, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hydrates skin

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing

Side Effects

May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Unknown

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 g15.70 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.30 g2.80 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

15.23 g15.70 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.83 g1.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.06
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

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

0.07 mg0.07 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.79 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.00 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

14.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

71.50 mg0.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.07 mg0.00 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.40 mcg0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.10 mg0.00 mg
0 14.2
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Fat

0.44 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

171.00 mg138.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.13 mg1.90 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

5.00 mg20.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.07 mg1.00 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

31.00 mg15.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.06 mg0.00 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.15 mg0.00 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 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 mg0.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

NA0.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

81.76 g79.50 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.44 g0.30 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA69.00 kcal
15 299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

66.00 kcalNA
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

77.73 kcal0.00 kcal
0 187
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Calories in Dried Form

277.00 kcal150.00 kcal
32 747
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Calories in Canned Form

91.00 kcal82.00 kcal
17 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal105.00 kcal
17 461
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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcalNA
49 420
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Calories in Pie

280.00 kcalNA
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Spring, Summer
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring

Varieties

Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus

Seedless Variety

Color

Bright red, Pink red
Coral red, Yellow

Inside Color

Greyish-white
Greyish-white

Shape

Oval
Round

Texture

Fleshy
Juicy

Taste

Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Sour, Sweet

Origin

China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Unknown

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam

Soil pH

5.5-6.55.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

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

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.
  • Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
  • 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
  • It makes the best hair mask.
  • Seeds are edible and healthy too.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Thailand

Other Countries

Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka

Top Importer

Hong Kong
Singapore

Top Exporter

China
Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Litchi chinensis
Nephelium lappaceum

Synonym

Nephelium litchi
Rambota

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Sapindales
Sapindales

Family

Sapindaceae
Sapindaceae

Genus

Litchi
Nephelium

Species

L. chinensis
N. lappaceum

Generic Group

Soapberry
Not Available

Difference Between Lychee and Rambutan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Rambutan with peel is Not Available and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lychee and Rambutan 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 Rambutan is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.