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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
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, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
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Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

11.42 g15.00 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.40 g1.10 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.92 g16.50 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.70 g1.30 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.09
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6.40 mcg1.20 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

73.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

1.90 mg2.10 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.28 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

157.00 mg266.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.17 mg0.13 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

6.00 mg1.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

7.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.05 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

16.00 mg12.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.05 mg0.05 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

44.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.00 mg9.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

87.02 g78.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.40 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

37.00 kcal60.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

49.00 kcal60.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

240.00 kcal283.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

294.00 kcal109.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Summer
Mid to late summer

Varieties

Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark purple
Rusty brown

Inside Color

Yellow
Yellowish brown

Shape

Oval
Round

Texture

Grainy
Fleshy

Taste

Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Sweetish

Origin

Syria
Mexico

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.55-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Facts

Facts about

  • The name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
  • Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
  • This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.
  • 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 Kingdom
Thailand

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

United States of America
China

Top Exporter

France
Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Dimocarpus longan

Synonym

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
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

Prunus
Dimocarpus

Species

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
D. longan

Generic Group

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Difference Between Damson and Longan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Longan with peel is 46.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 37.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Damson 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 Damson and Longan is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.