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Sweet Cherry and Lychee


Lychee and Sweet Cherry


Benefits

Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of alzheimer's disease  
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes  

General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Sore throat treatment  
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots  
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation  

Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing  
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes  

Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas  
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
No  
Yes  

Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
16.00 g  
20
16.53 g  
19

Fiber
2.10 g  
27
1.30 g  
35

Sugar
12.80 g  
18
15.23 g  
12

Protein
1.10 g  
21
0.83 g  
35

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07  
20
0.05  
22

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg  
34
0.00 mcg  
39

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg  
34
0.01 mg  
99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg  
27
0.07 mg  
14

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.15 mg  
99+
0.60 mg  
24

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.20 mg  
35
0.00 mg  
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg  
37
0.10 mg  
15

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
4.00 mcg  
31
14.00 mcg  
21

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
7.00 mg  
99+
71.50 mg  
7

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.07 mg  
99+
0.07 mg  
99+

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.10 mcg  
28
0.40 mcg  
38

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
85.00 mcg  
18
0.00 mcg  
40

Choline
6.10 mg  
23
7.10 mg  
18

Fat
0.20 g  
33
0.44 g  
20

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
222.00 mg  
33
171.00 mg  
99+

Iron
0.36 mg  
31
0.13 mg  
99+

Sodium
0.00 mg  
21
1.00 mg  
20

Calcium
13.00 mg  
29
5.00 mg  
99+

Magnesium
11.00 mg  
24
10.00 mg  
25

Zinc
0.07 mg  
26
0.07 mg  
26

Phosphorus
21.00 mg  
24
31.00 mg  
16

Manganese
0.07 mg  
99+
0.06 mg  
99+

Copper
0.06 mg  
37
0.15 mg  
11

Selenium
0.00 mcg  
17
0.60 mcg  
10

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
26.00 mg  
25
65.00 mg  
12

Omega 6s
27.00 mg  
99+
67.00 mg  
27

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
12.00 mg  
16
8.00 mg  
20

Water Content
82.25 g  
99+
81.76 g  
99+

Ash
0.48 g  
29
0.44 g  
31

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal  
24
66.00 kcal  
23

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
50.00 kcal  
31
66.00 kcal  
22

Calories in Frozen Form
66.00 kcal  
20
77.73 kcal  
14

Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal  
13
277.00 kcal  
29

Calories in Canned Form
67.00 kcal  
24
91.00 kcal  
13

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
83.00 kcal  
12
50.00 kcal  
31

Calories in Jam
145.00 kcal  
34
260.00 kcal  
14

Calories in Pie
410.00 kcal  
3
280.00 kcal  
30

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit  
Tree fruit, Tropical  

Season
Summer  
Spring, Summer  

Varieties
Vandalay, Stella, Tehranivee, Sonata, Whitegold, Symphony, Blackgold, Sunburst, Lapins, Skeena and Sweetheart  
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal  

Seedless Variety
No  
No  

Color
Red  
Bright red, Pink red  

Inside Color
Red  
Greyish-white  

Shape
Round  
Oval  

Texture
Crunchy  
Fleshy  

Taste
Sweet  
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet  

Origin
Europe, Western Asia  
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Sandy  
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained  

Soil pH
5.5-8  
5.5-6.5  

Climatic Conditions
Cold  
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts  

Facts

Facts about
  • The word cherry is derived from the Turkish town of Cerasus.
  • In Oliver, British Columbia, a pie of 39,683 pounds was baked which holds the record of biggest cherry pie.
  • National cherry cheese cake day is on April 23.
  
  • 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
Turkey  
China  

Other Countries
Austria, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan  
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America  

Top Importer
Russia  
Hong Kong  

Top Exporter
Poland  
China  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Prunus avium  
Litchi chinensis  

Synonym
Prunus avium  
Nephelium litchi  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Rosidae  
Rosidae  

Order
Rosales  
Sapindales  

Family
Rosaceae  
Sapindaceae  

Genus
Prunus  
Litchi  

Species
P. avium  
L. chinensis  

Generic Group
Rose  
Soapberry  

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Difference Between Sweet Cherry and Lychee

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sweet Cherry and Lychee with peel is 63.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry and Lychee is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Sweet Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Sweet Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. avium species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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