Boysenberry and Longan
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, 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
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Not Available
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.20 g
39
15.00 g
27
Fiber
5.30 g
9
1.10 g
35
Sugar
6.90 g
99+
Not Available
Protein
1.10 g
21
1.30 g
17
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.09
17
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
19
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
25
0.50 mg
2
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.77 mg
14
1.00 mg
9
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.25 mg
21
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
31
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
63.00 mcg
2
0.00 mcg
36
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
3.10 mg
99+
28.00 mg
32
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.87 mg
12
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
7.80 mcg
10
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
118.00 mcg
12
Not Available
Choline
10.20 mg
6
Not Available
Fat
0.26 g
30
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
139.00 mg
99+
266.00 mg
24
Iron
0.85 mg
15
0.13 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
27.00 mg
16
1.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
16.00 mg
18
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.22 mg
13
0.05 mg
28
Phosphorus
27.00 mg
19
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.55 mg
7
Not Available
Copper
0.08 mg
29
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.20 mcg
15
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
50.00 mg
15
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
98.00 mg
19
0.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
85.90 g
34
78.00 g
99+
Ash
0.54 g
22
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
50.00 kcal
24
83.00 kcal
7
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
40.00 kcal
35
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
Not Available
Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal
18
109.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Mid to late summer
Varieties
Thorn and Thornless
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Seedless Variety
No
Not Available
Color
Black, Purple, Purplish black
Rusty brown
Inside Color
Magenta
Yellowish brown
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
NA
Sweetish
Origin
America
Mexico
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.8-6.5
5-7
Climatic Conditions
NA
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Facts
Facts about
NA
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
Thailand
Other Countries
NA
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Top Importer
China
China
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Thailand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Dimocarpus longan
Synonym
Not Available
Dragon eye
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Sapindales
Family
Rosaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Rubus
Dimocarpus
Species
R. ursinus x idaeus
D. longan
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Boysenberry and Longan
We might think that Boysenberry and Longan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Boysenberry and Longan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Boysenberry and Longan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Boysenberry and Longan with peel is 50.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Boysenberry and Longan belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Boysenberry and Longan is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
