Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or 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)
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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.60 g16.53 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.70 g1.30 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
7.90 g15.23 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.10 g0.83 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.100.05
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
17.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.01 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg0.07 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.13 mg0.60 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg0.00 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg0.10 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
5.00 mcg14.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
5.40 mg71.50 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.77 mg0.07 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.20 mcg0.40 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
130.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
6.20 mg7.10 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.32 g0.44 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
201.00 mg171.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.28 mg0.13 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
0.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
6.00 mg5.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
9.00 mg10.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.17 mg0.07 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
26.00 mg31.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.05 mg0.06 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.09 mg0.15 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.00 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
2.00 mg65.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
111.00 mg67.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
87.60 g81.76 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.50 g0.44 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcalNA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NA66.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NA77.73 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
259.00 kcal277.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA91.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
175.00 kcal260.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
333.00 kcal280.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
Yellow
Greyish-white
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
China
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.85.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Facts
Facts about
- The name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
- Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Top Importer
Germany
Hong Kong
Top Exporter
Spain
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus persica
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
Not Available
Nephelium litchi
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Sapindales
Family
Rosaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Prunus
Litchi
Species
P. persica
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Rose
Soapberry