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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

1.5 Side Effects

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

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

96% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

1.6.2 Lactating Women

78% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

1.7 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), Strictly avoid empty stomach

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

16.53 g
Rank: 19 (Overall)
Avocado Information
1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.30 g
Rank: 33 (Overall)
Blackberry Information
0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

15.23 g
Rank: 8 (Overall)
Bilberry Information
0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.83 g
Rank: 35 (Overall)
Apple Information
0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.05
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Apple Information
0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg
Rank: 37 (Overall)
Pomegranate Information
0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg
Rank: 43 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg
Rank: 14 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.00 mg
Rank: 58 (Overall)
Apple
0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

14.00 mcg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

71.50 mg
Rank: 7 (Overall)
Olive Information
0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.07 mg
Rank: 38 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.40 mcg
Rank: 33 (Overall)
Orange Information
0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
Avocado Information
0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg
Rank: 36 (Overall)
Pineapple Information
0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.10 mg
Rank: 14 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.44 g
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Physalis Information
0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

171.00 mg
Rank: 47 (Overall)
Olive Information
42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.13 mg
Rank: 50 (Overall)
White Grapefruit Information
0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Orange Information
0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

5.00 mg
Rank: 41 (Overall)
Longan Information
1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.07 mg
Rank: 26 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

31.00 mg
Rank: 16 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.06 mg
Rank: 43 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.15 mg
Rank: 11 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

65.00 mg
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Watermelon Information
0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

67.00 mg
Rank: 27 (Overall)
Jambul Information
0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Jambul Information
0 87

2.9 Water Content

81.76 g
Rank: 52 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.44 g
Rank: 30 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Cucumber Information
15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

66.00 kcal
Rank: 10 (Overall)
Cucumber Information
12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

77.73 kcal
Rank: 8 (Overall)
Rambutan Information
0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

277.00 kcal
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

91.00 kcal
Rank: 8 (Overall)
Tomato Information
17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal
Rank: 30 (Overall)
Tomato Information
17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal
Rank: 14 (Overall)
Clementine Information
49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

280.00 kcal
Rank: 28 (Overall)
Breadfruit Information
80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

4.2 Season

Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal

4.4 Seedless Variety

26% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

4.5 Color

Bright red, Pink red

4.6 Inside Color

Greyish-white

4.7 Shape

Oval

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-6.5
Cloudberry
3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

  • 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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

92% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

5.2.2 Beer

89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

5.2.3 Spirits

83% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

5.2.4 Cocktails

97% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

Hong Kong

5.3.4 Top Exporter

China

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Litchi chinensis

6.2 Synonym

Nephelium litchi

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Sapindales

7.8 Family

Sapindaceae

7.9 Genus

Litchi

7.10 Species

L. chinensis

7.11 Generic Group

Soapberry

What is Lychee Good For?

What is Lychee? What is Lychee good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Lychee fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Lychee Benefits are: heart care, muscle pain relief, prevents blindness from diabetes, cures gastro-intestinal troubles and cancer prevention and its general health benefits are: boosts immune system, digestive aid, fights against infections, helps in weight loss, maintains healthy cholesterol level and strengthens bones. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are anti-aging benefits and skin rejuvenation and hair benefits are promotes longer and healthier hair and protects hair. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Lychee side effects are: may cause abdominal pain, diarrhoea, mouth irritation, throat irritation and weight gain and its allergy symptoms are coughing, diarrhea, headaches, hives, itching, labored breathing, nausea, runny nose, swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, vomiting and watery eyes. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Lychee.