Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
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
Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Color
Purple, Yellow
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
Yellow
Greyish-white
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Frost free, Sunny, Warm
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Facts about
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
- 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.
Top Producer
Brazil
China
Other Countries
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Top Importer
Brazil
Hong Kong
Top Exporter
Ecuador
China
Botanical Name
Passiflora edulis
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Nephelium litchi
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Passifloraceae
Sapindaceae
Species
P. edulis
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Passion Flower
Soapberry
Difference Between Passionfruit and Lychee
We might think that Passionfruit and Lychee are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Passionfruit and Lychee Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Passionfruit and Lychee is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Passionfruit and Lychee with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 97.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Passionfruit and Lychee belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Passionfruit and Lychee is Malpighiales and Sapindales respectively. Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.