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
  
  
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
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
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
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Fiber
Not Available
  
Sugar
Not Available
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
Not Available
  
Omega 6s
Not Available
  
Sterol
  
  
Ash
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
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
  
277.00 kcal
  
21
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
  
24
260.00 kcal
  
14
Calories in Pie
Not Available
  
280.00 kcal
  
28
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
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Purple
  
Bright red, Pink red
  
Inside Color
White
  
Greyish-white
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
NA
  
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
  
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
  
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
NA
  
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5-6
  
5.5-6.5
  
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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
No
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
NA
  
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
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
NA
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Unknown
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Dillenhidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Malpighiales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Clusiaceae
  
Sapindaceae
  
Genus
Garcinia
  
Litchi
  
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 and 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.