Lychee and Tomato
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Heart burn
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
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
16.53 g
19
3.90 g
99+
Fiber
1.30 g
33
1.20 g
34
Sugar
15.23 g
8
2.60 g
99+
Protein
0.83 g
35
0.90 g
30
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.23
5
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
42.00 mcg
14
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.04 mg
27
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
14
0.02 mg
39
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
24
0.59 mg
27
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
0.09 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg
15
0.08 mg
20
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg
21
15.00 mcg
20
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
71.50 mg
7
14.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.07 mg
38
0.54 mg
18
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.40 mcg
33
7.90 mcg
9
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
2,573.00 mcg
3
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
123.00 mcg
10
Choline
7.10 mg
14
6.70 mg
16
Fat
0.44 g
20
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
171.00 mg
99+
237.00 mg
28
Iron
0.13 mg
99+
0.27 mg
38
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
5.00 mg
15
Calcium
5.00 mg
99+
10.00 mg
34
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
11.00 mg
24
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
31.00 mg
16
24.00 mg
21
Manganese
0.06 mg
99+
0.11 mg
29
Copper
0.15 mg
11
0.06 mg
38
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
65.00 mg
12
3.00 mg
35
Omega 6s
67.00 mg
27
80.00 mg
24
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
7.00 mg
12
Water Content
81.76 g
99+
94.52 g
2
Ash
0.44 g
30
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
18.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
66.00 kcal
10
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
77.73 kcal
8
16.00 kcal
29
Calories in Dried Form
277.00 kcal
21
258.00 kcal
28
Calories in Canned Form
91.00 kcal
8
17.00 kcal
27
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
17.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal
14
110.00 kcal
37
Calories in Pie
280.00 kcal
28
150.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Fruit vegetable
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Bright red, Pink red
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Red
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Sour, Sweet
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
6-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Sunny, Warm
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.
- Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
- In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
- As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Hong Kong
Nigeria
Top Exporter
China
Netherlands
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Solanum lycopersicum
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
Lycopersicon esculentum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Sapindaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Litchi
Solanum
Species
L. chinensis
S. lycopersicum
Generic Group
Soapberry
Nightshade
Difference Between Lychee and Tomato
We might think that Lychee and Tomato are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lychee and Tomato Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lychee and Tomato is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Tomato with peel is Not Available and 18.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lychee and Tomato 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 Tomato is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
