Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus
Season
Spring, Summer
Winter
Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Color
Bright red, Pink red
Orange
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Orange
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
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 is known by another name ' Mandarin'.
- Oil extracted from its peel is used in various skin and hair care products.
- Tangerines is also known as the ‘Christmas Orange’ because it is used to stuff kids' stockings..
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Hong Kong
China
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Citrus reticulata
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Sapindaceae
Rutaceae
Species
L. chinensis
C. reticulata
Generic Group
Soapberry
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Lychee and Tangerine
We might think that Lychee and Tangerine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lychee and Tangerine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lychee and Tangerine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Tangerine with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lychee and Tangerine 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 Tangerine is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.