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1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
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
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
1.3 Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Not Available
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
1.5 Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or 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)
As a snack in the late afternoon
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
15.40 g15.00 g
Avocado
1 79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
NA1.10 g
Blackberry
0 10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
NANA
Bilberry
0 63.35
2.3 Protein
1.40 g1.30 g
Apple
0.3 14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.090.09
Apple
0.02 0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
12.00 mcg0.00 mcg
Pomegranate
0 426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg0.04 mg
Apple
0 0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg0.50 mg
Apple
0 1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg1.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.40 mg0.30 mg
Lychee
0 1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg0.00 mg
Apple
0 0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
NA0.00 mcg
Gojiberry
0 81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
181.00 mg28.00 mg
Olive
0 228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.00 mgNA
Gojiberry
0 3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NANA
Orange
0 40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
NANA
Avocado
0 5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NANA
Pineapple
0 834
2.4.13 Choline
NANA
Gojiberry
0 14.2
2.5 Fat
0.40 g0.40 g
Physalis
0 33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
322.00 mg266.00 mg
Olive
42 840
2.6.2 Iron
1.54 mg0.13 mg
White Grapefruit
0.06 9
2.6.3 Sodium
2.00 mg0.00 mg
Orange
0 1556
2.6.4 Calcium
55.00 mg1.00 mg
Apple
1 100
2.6.5 Magnesium
24.00 mg10.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.27 mg0.05 mg
Apple
0 2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
59.00 mg12.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 113
2.6.8 Manganese
0.26 mgNA
Apple
0 3.3
2.6.9 Copper
0.09 mg0.10 mg
Apple
0 2
2.6.10 Selenium
NA0.60 mcg
Apple
0 63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
72.00 mg0.00 mg
Watermelon
0 318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
107.00 mg0.00 mg
Jambul
0 1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
NANA
Jambul
0 87
2.9 Water Content
81.96 g78.00 g
Gojiberry
0 95.23
2.10 Ash
0.86 g0.50 g
Gojiberry
0 87.1
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal83.00 kcal
Cucumber
15 299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
Cucumber
12 354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
Rambutan
0 187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
283.00 kcalNA
Gojiberry
32 747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
NANA
Tomato
17 443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
108.00 kcal50.00 kcal
Tomato
17 461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
183.00 kcalNA
Clementine
49 420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
270.00 kcal109.00 kcal
Breadfruit
80 450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
4.2 Season
Summer
Mid to late summer
4.3 Varieties
Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Black
Rusty brown
4.6 Inside Color
Grey
Yellowish brown
4.7 Shape
Round
Round
4.8 Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
4.9 Taste
Tart
Sweetish
4.10 Origin
Asia, Europe
Mexico
4.11 Grows on
Trees
Trees
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
6-6.55-7
Cloudberry
3.5 10
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
5 Facts
5.1 Facts about
  • The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
  • Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
  • Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.
  • 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.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
Russia
Thailand
5.3.2 Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
5.3.3 Top Importer
Not Available
China
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Not Available
Thailand
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum
Dimocarpus longan
6.2 Synonym
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Dragon eye
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
7.7 Order
Saxifragales
Sapindales
7.8 Family
Grossulariaceae
Sapindaceae
7.9 Genus
Ribes
Dimocarpus
7.10 Species
R. nigrum
D. longan
7.11 Generic Group
Saxifrage
Not Available

Difference Between Blackcurrant and Longan

We might think that Blackcurrant and Longan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackcurrant and Longan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackcurrant and Longan is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Longan with peel is 63.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Longan belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Blackcurrant and Longan is Saxifragales and Sapindales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.