Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
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, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Color
White
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Greyish-white
Taste
Tart
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Barbados
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Facts about
- February is known as National Grapefruit Month.
- It is called as state fruit of texas.
- No mechanical devices are used while picking grapefruits, they are always handpicked.
- 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.
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Hong Kong
Top Exporter
United States of America
China
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
Not Available
Nephelium litchi
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
C. × paradisi
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Soapberry
Difference Between White Grapefruit and Lychee
We might think that White Grapefruit and Lychee are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. White Grapefruit and Lychee Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between White Grapefruit and Lychee is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh White Grapefruit and Lychee with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 33.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, White Grapefruit and Lychee belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of White Grapefruit and Lychee is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. White Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. White Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.