Pomegranate

Lychee

Pomegranate and Lychee

Pomegranate

Lychee

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, 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, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching

Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling

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

Carbs

18.70 g16.53 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

4.00 g1.30 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

13.67 g15.23 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.67 g0.83 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.05

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.07 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.29 mg0.60 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.38 mg0.00 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

38.00 mcg14.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

10.20 mg71.50 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.60 mg0.07 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg0.40 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg7.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

1.17 g0.44 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

236.00 mg171.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.30 mg0.13 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

3.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

10.00 mg5.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

12.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.35 mg0.07 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

36.00 mg31.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.12 mg0.06 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.16 mg0.15 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.50 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg65.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

79.00 mg67.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

24.00 mg8.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

77.93 g81.76 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.53 g0.44 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal66.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

83.00 kcal66.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

83.00 kcal77.73 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

366.66 kcal277.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

83.00 kcal91.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

210.00 kcal260.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

360.00 kcal280.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Autumn

Spring, Summer

Varieties

Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada

Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal

Seedless Variety

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Color

Dark red, Light pink-red

Bright red, Pink red

Inside Color

Red

Greyish-white

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Juicy, Sweet

Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

India, Iran

China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sand

Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-75.5-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Dry, Hot

Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts

Facts

Facts about

Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.

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

Iran

China

Other Countries

Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan

Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America

Top Importer

Europe

Hong Kong

Top Exporter

India

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Punica granatum

Litchi chinensis

Synonym

Punica malus

Nephelium litchi

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Myrtales

Sapindales

Family

Lythraceae

Sapindaceae

Genus

Punica

Litchi

Species

P. granatum

L. chinensis

Generic Group

Pomegranate

Soapberry

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Difference Between Pomegranate and Lychee

We might think that Pomegranate and Lychee are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomegranate and Lychee Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomegranate and Lychee is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomegranate and Lychee with peel is 83.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 83.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate and Lychee is Myrtales and Sapindales respectively. Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.