Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
  
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar, Unknown
  
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
  
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
  
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
  
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier 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
  
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
  
Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
  
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
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
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
277.00 kcal
  
21
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
Not Available
  
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal
  
14
Not Available
  
Calories in Pie
280.00 kcal
  
28
Not Available
  
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Berry
  
Season
Spring, Summer
  
Winter
  
Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
  
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
Not Available
  
Color
Bright red, Pink red
  
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
  
Inside Color
Greyish-white
  
Not Available
  
Shape
Oval
  
Round
  
Texture
Fleshy
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
  
Sweetish
  
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
  
Central America, North America, Unknown
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
  
Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
  
5-7
  
Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
  
Cold, Sunny
  
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.
  
- It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
- It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
- It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Beer
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
China
  
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
  
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
  
Top Importer
Hong Kong
  
UAE
  
Top Exporter
China
  
India
  
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
  
Cucurbita Pepo
  
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
  
Winter Squash
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Dillenhidae
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Cucurbitales
  
Family
Sapindaceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Litchi
  
Cucurbita
  
Species
L. chinensis
  
Pepo
  
Generic Group
Soapberry
  
Not Available
  
Difference Between Lychee and Sapota
We might think that Lychee and Sapota are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lychee and Sapota Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lychee and Sapota is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Sapota with peel is Not Available and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lychee and Sapota 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 Sapota is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Sapota belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Sapota belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.