Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Unknown
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Best Time to Eat
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
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 B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
Orange
Greyish-white
Taste
NA
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Chile, Peru
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Soil Type
NA
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Facts about
NA
- 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.
Other Countries
NA
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Top Importer
Netherlands
Hong Kong
Top Exporter
Colombia
China
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Nephelium litchi
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
Physalis
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Not Available
Soapberry
Difference Between Physalis and Lychee
We might think that Physalis and Lychee are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Lychee Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Lychee is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Lychee with peel is 77.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis 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 Physalis and Lychee is Solanales and Sapindales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.