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 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
Unknown
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
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
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Greyish-white
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Unknown
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
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.
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
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
Rambota
Nephelium litchi
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Sapindaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
N. lappaceum
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Not Available
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 Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available 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.