Coconut

Longan

Coconut and Longan

Coconut

Longan

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment

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-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff

Not Available

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting

Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)

As a snack in the late afternoon

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

24.23 g15.00 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

9.00 g1.10 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

6.23 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

3.33 g1.30 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.220.09

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.50 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.54 mg1.00 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

1.01 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.00 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

20.80 mcg0.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

3.30 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.24 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.20 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

12.10 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

33.49 g0.40 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

356.00 mg266.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

2.43 mg0.13 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

20.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

14.00 mg1.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

32.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

1.10 mg0.05 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

113.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

1.50 mgNA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.44 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

10.10 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

366.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

37.60 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

47.00 g78.00 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.97 g0.50 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA83.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

354.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

660.00 kcalNA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

443.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

250.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

298.00 kcal109.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

4.2 Season

All seasons

Mid to late summer

4.3 Varieties

Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)

Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Brown, Green

Rusty brown

4.6 Inside Color

White

Yellowish brown

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Sweetish

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

America, India

Mexico

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Sand

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

3.5-8.55-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Hot, Humid

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".

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

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Indonesia

Thailand

5.3.2 Other Countries

Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka

Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

China

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Philippines

Thailand

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cocos nucifera

Dimocarpus longan

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Dragon eye

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Viridiplantae

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

7.5 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Arecidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Arecales

Sapindales

7.8 Family

Arecaceae

Sapindaceae

7.9 Genus

Cocos

Dimocarpus

7.10 Species

C. nucifera

D. longan

7.11 Generic Group

Arecaceae

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Difference Between Coconut and Longan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Coconut and Longan with peel is Not Available and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 354.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Coconut and Longan belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Coconut and Longan is Arecales and Sapindales respectively. Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.