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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes

General Benefits

Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes

Side Effects

-
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

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)
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

15.70 g16.53 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.80 g1.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

15.70 g15.23 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.00 g0.83 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.05
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.01 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg0.07 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.79 mg0.60 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg14.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.00 mg71.50 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg0.07 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.40 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg7.10 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.44 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

138.00 mg171.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.90 mg0.13 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

20.00 mg5.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

1.00 mg0.07 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

15.00 mg31.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.00 mg0.06 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.00 mg0.15 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg65.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

0.00 mg67.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg8.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

79.50 g81.76 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.30 g0.44 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

69.00 kcal66.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

68.00 kcal66.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

0.00 kcal77.73 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

150.00 kcal277.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

82.00 kcal91.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

105.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal260.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

290.00 kcal280.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Spring, Summer

Varieties

Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal

Seedless Variety

Color

Coral red, Yellow
Bright red, Pink red

Inside Color

Greyish-white
Greyish-white

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Juicy
Fleshy

Taste

Sour, Sweet
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

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China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.55.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Humid
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts

Facts

Facts about

  • Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
  • 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
  • It makes the best hair mask.
  • Seeds are edible and healthy too.
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Thailand
China

Other Countries

Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America

Top Importer

Singapore
Hong Kong

Top Exporter

Thailand
China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Nephelium lappaceum
Litchi chinensis

Synonym

Rambota
Nephelium litchi

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Sapindales
Sapindales

Family

Sapindaceae
Sapindaceae

Genus

Nephelium
Litchi

Species

N. lappaceum
L. chinensis

Generic Group

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Soapberry

Difference Between Rambutan and Lychee

We might think that Rambutan and Lychee are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Lychee Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Lychee is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Lychee with peel is 69.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 68.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Rambutan 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 Rambutan and Lychee is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.