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1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healthy mucus membrane, prevents oral cavity cancer, Prevents anemia, Prevents cases of morning sickness, Prevents lung cancer, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of colonic diseases
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
1.2 Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
1.3 Hair Benefits
Not Available
Prevents hair loss
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
1.5 Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
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1.6.2 Lactating Women
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78% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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81% High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
1.7 Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
Raisin Informat..
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15.00 g
Rank: 27 (Overall)â–¶
62.50 g
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Avocado Information
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2.2.1 Fiber
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1.10 g
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5.10 g
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Blackberry Information
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2.2.2 Sugar
Date Information
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57.40 g
Rank: 3 (Overall)â–¶
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Bilberry Information
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2.3 Protein
Gojiberry Infor..
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1.30 g
Rank: 17 (Overall)â–¶
2.80 g
Rank: 4 (Overall)â–¶
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Apple Information
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2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
Tamarillo Infor..
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0.09
Rank: 17 (Overall)â–¶
0.04
Rank: 23 (Overall)â–¶
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Apple Information
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2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
Pumpkin Informa..
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0.00 mcg
Rank: 37 (Overall)â–¶
30.00 mcg
Rank: 17 (Overall)â–¶
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Pomegranate Information
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2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Tamarind Inform..
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0.04 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)â–¶
0.43 mg
Rank: 1 (Overall)â–¶
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Apple Information
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2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Gojiberry Infor..
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0.50 mg
Rank: 2 (Overall)â–¶
0.15 mg
Rank: 4 (Overall)â–¶
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2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Physalis Inform..
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1.00 mg
Rank: 9 (Overall)â–¶
1.94 mg
Rank: 2 (Overall)â–¶
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Gojiberry Information
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2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Avocado Informa..
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0.30 mg
Rank: 12 (Overall)â–¶
0.14 mg
Rank: 42 (Overall)â–¶
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Lychee Information
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2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
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0.00 mg
Rank: 52 (Overall)â–¶
0.07 mg
Rank: 26 (Overall)â–¶
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Apple Information
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2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Avocado Informa..
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0.00 mcg
Rank: 36 (Overall)â–¶
14.00 mcg
Rank: 21 (Overall)â–¶
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Gojiberry Information
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2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Guava Informati..
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28.00 mg
Rank: 32 (Overall)â–¶
3.50 mg
Rank: 62 (Overall)â–¶
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Olive Information
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2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Olive Informati..
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0.10 mg
Rank: 37 (Overall)â–¶
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Gojiberry Information
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2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Green Kiwi Info..
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2.80 mcg
Rank: 22 (Overall)â–¶
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Orange Information
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2.4.11 Lycopene
Guava Informati..
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0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)â–¶
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Avocado Information
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2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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Rank: N/A (Overall)â–¶
0.00 mcg
Rank: 36 (Overall)â–¶
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Pineapple Information
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2.4.13 Choline
Avocado Informa..
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8.60 mg
Rank: 8 (Overall)â–¶
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Gojiberry Information
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2.5 Fat
Coconut Informa..
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0.40 g
Rank: 21 (Overall)â–¶
0.60 g
Rank: 14 (Overall)â–¶
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Physalis Information
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2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
Gojiberry Infor..
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266.00 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)â–¶
628.00 mg
Rank: 4 (Overall)â–¶
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Olive Information
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2.6.2 Iron
Gojiberry Infor..
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0.13 mg
Rank: 50 (Overall)â–¶
2.80 mg
Rank: 2 (Overall)â–¶
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White Grapefruit Information
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2.6.3 Sodium
Olive Informati..
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0.00 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall)â–¶
28.00 mg
Rank: 2 (Overall)â–¶
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Orange Information
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2.6.4 Calcium
Gojiberry Infor..
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1.00 mg
Rank: 44 (Overall)â–¶
74.00 mg
Rank: 2 (Overall)â–¶
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Longan Information
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2.6.5 Magnesium
Tamarind Inform..
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10.00 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)â–¶
92.00 mg
Rank: 1 (Overall)â–¶
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Gojiberry Information
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2.6.6 Zinc
Gojiberry Infor..
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0.05 mg
Rank: 28 (Overall)â–¶
0.10 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall)â–¶
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Apple Information
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2.6.7 Phosphorus
Coconut Informa..
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12.00 mg
Rank: 34 (Overall)â–¶
113.00 mg
Rank: 1 (Overall)â–¶
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Gojiberry Information
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2.6.8 Manganese
Bilberry Inform..
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0.10 mg
Rank: 31 (Overall)â–¶
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Apple Information
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2.6.9 Copper
Gojiberry Infor..
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0.10 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)â–¶
0.00 mg
Rank: 52 (Overall)â–¶
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Apple Information
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2.6.10 Selenium
Gojiberry Infor..
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0.60 mcg
Rank: 10 (Overall)â–¶
1.30 mcg
Rank: 6 (Overall)â–¶
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Apple Information
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2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
Cherimoya Infor..
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0.00 mg
Rank: 38 (Overall)â–¶
0.00 mg
Rank: 38 (Overall)â–¶
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Watermelon Information
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2.7.2 Omega 6s
Avocado Informa..
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0.00 mg
Rank: 54 (Overall)â–¶
0.00 mg
Rank: 54 (Overall)â–¶
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Jambul Information
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2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
Avocado Informa..
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0.00 mg
Rank: 16 (Overall)â–¶
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Jambul Information
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2.9 Water Content
Cucumber Inform..
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78.00 g
Rank: 61 (Overall)â–¶
82.00 g
Rank: 50 (Overall)â–¶
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Gojiberry Information
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2.10 Ash
Bilberry Inform..
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0.50 g
Rank: 26 (Overall)â–¶
0.09 g
Rank: 44 (Overall)â–¶
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Gojiberry Information
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3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Raisin Informat..
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83.00 kcal
Rank: 7 (Overall)â–¶
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Cucumber Information
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3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Coconut Informa..
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Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)â–¶
239.00 kcal
Rank: 2 (Overall)â–¶
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Cucumber Information
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3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
Tamarind Inform..
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Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)â–¶
187.00 kcal
Rank: 1 (Overall)â–¶
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Rambutan Information
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3.5 Calories in Dried Form
Feijoa Informat..
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Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)â–¶
128.00 kcal
Rank: 37 (Overall)â–¶
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Gojiberry Information
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3.6 Calories in Canned Form
Coconut Informa..
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Tomato Information
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3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
Date Information
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50.00 kcal
Rank: 30 (Overall)â–¶
28.00 kcal
Rank: 39 (Overall)â–¶
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Tomato Information
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3.7.2 Calories in Jam
Huckleberry Inf..
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Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)â–¶
254.00 kcal
Rank: 17 (Overall)â–¶
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Clementine Information
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3.7.3 Calories in Pie
Fig Information
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109.00 kcal
Rank: 49 (Overall)â–¶
239.00 kcal
Rank: 39 (Overall)â–¶
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Breadfruit Information
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4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tropical
4.2 Season
Mid to late summer
Spring, Summer
4.3 Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
4.4 Seedless Variety
Not Available
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4.5 Color
Rusty brown
Brown, Reddish-brown
4.6 Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Brown
4.7 Shape
Round
Curving Cylinder
4.8 Texture
Fleshy
Tough
4.9 Taste
Sweetish
Sour-Sweet
4.10 Origin
Mexico
Africa
4.11 Grows on
Trees
Trees
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
5-7
5.6-6.5
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
5 Facts
5.1 Facts about
  • Longan is also called as "Dragon's eye" in China as it gives an impression of an eyeball.
  • Longan seeds can be used to absorb the venom after the snake bite and they also help to stop bleeding.
  • Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
  • African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
  • No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
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76% High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.2.2 Beer
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89% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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88% High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.2.3 Spirits
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83% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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65% High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.2.4 Cocktails
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97% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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94% High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
Thailand
India
5.3.2 Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
5.3.3 Top Importer
China
United States of America
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Thailand
Thailand
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Tamarindus indica
6.2 Synonym
Dragon eye
Tamarindo, tamarindus
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
7.7 Order
Sapindales
Fabales
7.8 Family
Sapindaceae
Fabaceae
7.9 Genus
Dimocarpus
Tamarindus
7.10 Species
D. longan
Tamarindus indica
7.11 Generic Group
Not Available
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Compare Longan and Tamarind

It is important compare Longan and Tamarind as both the fruits have a different nutritional value. Their comparison can be done on the basis of their vitamin and mineral content, calories, benefits as well as characteristics, making it easier for us to choose the best fruit for our diet. Their general health benefits are as follows:

Longan Benefits: anti oxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties, digestive aid, gives you energy and suppresses arthritis.

Tamarind Benefits: beneficial in improving nerve function, protects against parasites and worms and relieves pain.

Fruits are also used as a remedy for various hair problems. The hair benefits of Longan are: not available and hair benefits of Tamarind are: prevents hair loss. Some fruits are known to cause allergic reactions. The allergy symptoms of first fruit are: itching, swelling of mouth tongue or lips and tingling sensation in mouth and the symptoms of second fruit are: abdominal pains, breathing difficulty, dizziness, eczema, fainting, hives, itching, nasal congestion, swelling of face, tingling sensation in mouth and vomiting. Get sorted Longan vs Tamarind comparison with the help of fruit comparison tool by fruitvs.com.