Nectarine and Lychee
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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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 g
99+
16.53 g
19
Fiber
1.70 g
29
1.30 g
33
Sugar
7.90 g
37
15.23 g
8
Protein
1.10 g
21
0.83 g
35
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
17.00 mcg
22
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
28
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
32
0.07 mg
14
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.13 mg
6
0.60 mg
24
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg
35
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
5.00 mcg
30
14.00 mcg
21
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
5.40 mg
99+
71.50 mg
7
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.77 mg
14
0.07 mg
38
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.20 mcg
26
0.40 mcg
33
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
130.00 mcg
8
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
6.20 mg
18
7.10 mg
14
Fat
0.32 g
26
0.44 g
20
Minerals
Potassium
201.00 mg
35
171.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.28 mg
37
0.13 mg
99+
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
6.00 mg
39
5.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.17 mg
16
0.07 mg
26
Phosphorus
26.00 mg
20
31.00 mg
16
Manganese
0.05 mg
99+
0.06 mg
99+
Copper
0.09 mg
25
0.15 mg
11
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
2.00 mg
36
65.00 mg
12
Omega 6s
111.00 mg
17
67.00 mg
27
Sterol
Water Content
87.60 g
24
81.76 g
99+
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.44 g
30
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal
29
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
66.00 kcal
10
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
77.73 kcal
8
Calories in Dried Form
259.00 kcal
26
277.00 kcal
21
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
91.00 kcal
8
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal
17
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
175.00 kcal
30
260.00 kcal
14
Calories in Pie
333.00 kcal
12
280.00 kcal
28
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
No
No
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
6-6.8
5.5-6.5
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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
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
Difference Between Nectarine and Lychee
We might think that Nectarine and Lychee are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Nectarine and Lychee Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Nectarine and Lychee is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Nectarine and Lychee with peel is 44.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Nectarine and Lychee belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Nectarine and Lychee is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Nectarine belongs to Rosaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Nectarine belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
