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Lychee
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What is Lychee?

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

General Benefits

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

96% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Lactating Women

78% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

16.53 g
Rank: 19 (Overall)
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.30 g
Rank: 33 (Overall)
0 10.4
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Sugar

15.23 g
Rank: 8 (Overall)
0 63.35
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Protein

0.83 g
Rank: 35 (Overall)
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.05
Rank: 22 (Overall)
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg
Rank: 37 (Overall)
0 426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg
Rank: 43 (Overall)
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg
Rank: 14 (Overall)
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.00 mg
Rank: 58 (Overall)
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

14.00 mcg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

71.50 mg
Rank: 7 (Overall)
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.07 mg
Rank: 38 (Overall)
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.40 mcg
Rank: 33 (Overall)
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg
Rank: 36 (Overall)
0 834
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Choline

7.10 mg
Rank: 14 (Overall)
0 14.2
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Fat

0.44 g
Rank: 20 (Overall)
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

171.00 mg
Rank: 47 (Overall)
42 840
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Iron

0.13 mg
Rank: 50 (Overall)
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
0 1556
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Calcium

5.00 mg
Rank: 41 (Overall)
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
0 92
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Zinc

0.07 mg
Rank: 26 (Overall)
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

31.00 mg
Rank: 16 (Overall)
0 113
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Manganese

0.06 mg
Rank: 43 (Overall)
0 3.3
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Copper

0.15 mg
Rank: 11 (Overall)
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

65.00 mg
Rank: 12 (Overall)
0 318
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Omega 6s

67.00 mg
Rank: 27 (Overall)
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

-
0 87
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Water Content

81.76 g
Rank: 52 (Overall)
0 95.23
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Ash

0.44 g
Rank: 30 (Overall)
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

-
15 299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

66.00 kcal
Rank: 10 (Overall)
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

77.73 kcal
Rank: 8 (Overall)
0 187
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Calories in Dried Form

277.00 kcal
Rank: 21 (Overall)
32 747
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Calories in Canned Form

91.00 kcal
Rank: 8 (Overall)
17 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal
Rank: 30 (Overall)
17 461
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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal
Rank: 14 (Overall)
49 420
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Calories in Pie

280.00 kcal
Rank: 28 (Overall)
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Spring, Summer

Varieties

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

Seedless Variety

26% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits

Color

Bright red, Pink red

Inside Color

Greyish-white

Shape

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts

Facts

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

92% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Beer

89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Spirits

83% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Cocktails

97% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

Hong Kong

Top Exporter

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Litchi chinensis

Synonym

Nephelium litchi

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Sapindales

Family

Sapindaceae

Genus

Litchi

Species

L. chinensis

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: cancer prevention, cures gastro-intestinal troubles, heart care, muscle pain relief and prevents blindness from diabetes 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.