Pomegranate and Lychee
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
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.
