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 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
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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
Color
Dark red, Light pink-red
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
Red
Greyish-white
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
India, Iran
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Dry, Hot
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
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.
Other Countries
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Hong Kong
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
Punica malus
Nephelium litchi
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Lythraceae
Sapindaceae
Species
P. granatum
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Pomegranate
Soapberry
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.