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Pomegranate and Lychee


Lychee and Pomegranate


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
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
18.70 g  
14
16.53 g  
19

Fiber
4.00 g  
14
1.30 g  
33

Sugar
13.67 g  
10
15.23 g  
8

Protein
1.67 g  
13
0.83 g  
35

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09  
16
0.05  
22

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg  
37
0.00 mcg  
37

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg  
13
0.01 mg  
99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg  
19
0.07 mg  
14

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.29 mg  
99+
0.60 mg  
24

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.38 mg  
9
0.00 mg  
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg  
22
0.10 mg  
15

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
38.00 mcg  
5
14.00 mcg  
21

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.20 mg  
99+
71.50 mg  
7

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.60 mg  
16
0.07 mg  
38

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg  
5
0.40 mcg  
33

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg  
36
0.00 mcg  
36

Choline
7.60 mg  
13
7.10 mg  
14

Fat
1.17 g  
5
0.44 g  
20

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
236.00 mg  
29
171.00 mg  
99+

Iron
0.30 mg  
35
0.13 mg  
99+

Sodium
3.00 mg  
17
1.00 mg  
20

Calcium
10.00 mg  
34
5.00 mg  
99+

Magnesium
12.00 mg  
23
10.00 mg  
25

Zinc
0.35 mg  
7
0.07 mg  
26

Phosphorus
36.00 mg  
13
31.00 mg  
16

Manganese
0.12 mg  
28
0.06 mg  
99+

Copper
0.16 mg  
10
0.15 mg  
11

Selenium
0.50 mcg  
11
0.60 mcg  
10

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg  
38
65.00 mg  
12

Omega 6s
79.00 mg  
25
67.00 mg  
27

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
77.93 g  
99+
81.76 g  
99+

Ash
0.53 g  
23
0.44 g  
30

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available  
Not Available  

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
83.00 kcal  
8
66.00 kcal  
10

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available  
77.73 kcal  
8

Calories in Dried Form
366.66 kcal  
8
277.00 kcal  
21

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available  
91.00 kcal  
8

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal  
22
50.00 kcal  
30

Calories in Jam
210.00 kcal  
25
260.00 kcal  
14

Calories in Pie
360.00 kcal  
9
280.00 kcal  
28

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
No  
No  

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  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay, Sand  
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained  

Soil pH
5.5-7  
5.5-6.5  

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
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

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  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Rosidae  
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 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.

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