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Lychee and Sweet Cherry


Sweet Cherry and Lychee


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes   
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of alzheimer's disease   

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, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Sore throat treatment   

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation   
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots   

Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair   
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes   
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing   

Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain   
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
No   

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   
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
16.53 g   
19
16.00 g   
20

Fiber
1.30 g   
33
2.10 g   
25

Sugar
15.23 g   
8
12.80 g   
13

Protein
0.83 g   
35
1.10 g   
21

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05   
22
0.07   
20

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg   
37
3.00 mcg   
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg   
99+
0.03 mg   
34

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg   
14
0.03 mg   
27

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg   
24
0.15 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.20 mg   
31

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg   
15
0.05 mg   
37

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg   
21
4.00 mcg   
31

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
71.50 mg   
7
7.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.07 mg   
38
0.07 mg   
38

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.40 mcg   
33
2.10 mcg   
27

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg   
36
85.00 mcg   
16

Choline
7.10 mg   
14
6.10 mg   
19

Fat
0.44 g   
20
0.20 g   
33

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
171.00 mg   
99+
222.00 mg   
33

Iron
0.13 mg   
99+
0.36 mg   
31

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
0.00 mg   
21

Calcium
5.00 mg   
99+
13.00 mg   
28

Magnesium
10.00 mg   
25
11.00 mg   
24

Zinc
0.07 mg   
26
0.07 mg   
26

Phosphorus
31.00 mg   
16
21.00 mg   
24

Manganese
0.06 mg   
99+
0.07 mg   
38

Copper
0.15 mg   
11
0.06 mg   
37

Selenium
0.60 mcg   
10
0.00 mcg   
17

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
65.00 mg   
12
26.00 mg   
23

Omega 6s
67.00 mg   
27
27.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available   
12.00 mg   
7

Water Content
81.76 g   
99+
82.25 g   
99+

Ash
0.44 g   
30
0.48 g   
28

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available   
63.00 kcal   
16

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
66.00 kcal   
10
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
77.73 kcal   
8
66.00 kcal   
10

Calories in Dried Form
277.00 kcal   
21
350.00 kcal   
11

Calories in Canned Form
91.00 kcal   
8
67.00 kcal   
16

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal   
30
83.00 kcal   
12

Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal   
14
145.00 kcal   
34

Calories in Pie
280.00 kcal   
28
410.00 kcal   
3

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit, Tropical   
Tree fruit   

Season
Spring, Summer   
Summer   

Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal   
Vandalay, Stella, Tehranivee, Sonata, Whitegold, Symphony, Blackgold, Sunburst, Lapins, Skeena and Sweetheart   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Bright red, Pink red   
Red   

Inside Color
Greyish-white   
Red   

Shape
Oval   
Round   

Texture
Fleshy   
Crunchy   

Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet   
Sweet   

Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam   
Europe, Western Asia   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained   
Sandy   

Soil pH
5.5-6.5   
5.5-8   

Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts   
Cold   

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.
  
  • The word cherry is derived from the Turkish town of Cerasus.
  • In Oliver, British Columbia, a pie of 39,683 pounds was baked which holds the record of biggest cherry pie.
  • National cherry cheese cake day is on April 23.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China   
Turkey   

Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America   
Austria, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan   

Top Importer
Hong Kong   
Russia   

Top Exporter
China   
Poland   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis   
Prunus avium   

Synonym
Nephelium litchi   
Not Available   

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   
Prunus   

Species
L. chinensis   
P. avium   

Generic Group
Soapberry   
Rose   

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Difference Between Lychee and Sweet Cherry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Sweet Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Sweet Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. avium species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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