Benefits
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
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
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
8.41 g16.53 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.10 g1.30 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
7.31 g15.23 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.69 g0.83 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.080.05
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.01 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.07 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.27 mg0.60 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.28 mg0.00 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg0.10 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
10.00 mcg14.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
33.30 mg71.50 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.13 mg0.07 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg0.40 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
10.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
7.70 mg7.10 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.10 g0.44 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
148.00 mg171.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.06 mg0.13 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
0.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
12.00 mg5.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
9.00 mg10.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.07 mg0.07 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
8.00 mg31.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.01 mg0.06 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.05 mg0.15 mg
0
2
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Selenium
1.40 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg65.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
19.00 mg67.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
90.48 g81.76 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.33 g0.44 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NANA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
33.00 kcal66.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NA77.73 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
117.93 kcal277.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
37.00 kcal91.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
39.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
256.00 kcal260.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
376.00 kcal280.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
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
Seedless Variety
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Color
White
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Greyish-white
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Tart
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Barbados
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-85.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Facts
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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
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
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
Not Available
Nephelium litchi
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Citrus
Litchi
Species
C. × paradisi
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Soapberry