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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
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Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
As a snack in the late afternoon

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

12.20 g15.00 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

4.60 g1.10 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

4.04 g16.50 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.39 g1.30 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.09
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.50 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg1.00 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.00 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

1.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

13.30 mg28.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.20 mg0.20 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

5.10 mcg1.20 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

91.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

5.50 mg2.10 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.13 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

85.00 mg266.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.25 mg0.13 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

8.00 mg1.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

6.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.05 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

13.00 mg12.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.36 mg0.05 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

22.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

33.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg9.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

87.13 g78.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.20 g0.50 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

46.00 kcal83.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

46.00 kcal60.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

42.00 kcal60.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcal283.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

151.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

54.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

150.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

164.00 kcal109.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Autumn
Mid to late summer

Varieties

Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew

Seedless Variety

Color

Red
Rusty brown

Inside Color

White
Yellowish brown

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Fleshy

Taste

Bitter, Tart
Sweetish

Origin

North America
Mexico

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-55-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Facts

Facts about

  • Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
  • They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
  • Cranberries do not grow in water.
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

United States of America
Thailand

Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam

Top Importer

Europe
China

Top Exporter

United States of America
Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Dimocarpus longan

Synonym

Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Dragon eye

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae

Division

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Ericales
Sapindales

Family

Ericaceae
Sapindaceae

Genus

Vaccinium
Dimocarpus

Species

Vaccinium macrocarpon
D. longan

Generic Group

Heath
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Difference Between Cranberry and Longan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Longan with peel is 46.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 46.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cranberry 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 Cranberry and Longan is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.