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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  
35
2.10 g  
27

Sugar
15.23 g  
12
12.80 g  
18

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  
39
3.00 mcg  
34

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  
35

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  
99+
0.07 mg  
99+

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.40 mcg  
38
2.10 mcg  
28

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg  
40
85.00 mcg  
18

Choline
7.10 mg  
18
6.10 mg  
23

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  
29

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  
99+

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  
25

Omega 6s
67.00 mg  
27
27.00 mg  
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
8.00 mg  
20
12.00 mg  
16

Water Content
81.76 g  
99+
82.25 g  
99+

Ash
0.44 g  
31
0.48 g  
29

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
66.00 kcal  
23
63.00 kcal  
24

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
66.00 kcal  
22
50.00 kcal  
31

Calories in Frozen Form
77.73 kcal  
14
66.00 kcal  
20

Calories in Dried Form
277.00 kcal  
29
350.00 kcal  
13

Calories in Canned Form
91.00 kcal  
13
67.00 kcal  
24

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal  
31
83.00 kcal  
12

Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal  
14
145.00 kcal  
34

Calories in Pie
280.00 kcal  
30
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  
Prunus avium  

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 66.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal 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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