Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
NA
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
NA
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)
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 E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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 Pie
Not Available
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Color
Purple
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Taste
NA
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
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
United States of America
Hong Kong
Top Exporter
Thailand
China
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Nephelium litchi
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Clusiaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
G. mangostana
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Not Available
Soapberry
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Lychee
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Lychee are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Lychee Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Lychee is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Lychee with peel is 63.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Lychee belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Purple Mangosteen and Lychee is Malpighiales and Sapindales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.