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Damson and Longan

Damson
Longan
Longan and Damson


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   
Not Available   
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
Yes   
Yes   
Lactating Women
No   
Yes   
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 g   
99+
15.00 g   
27
Fiber
1.40 g   
32
1.10 g   
35
Sugar
9.92 g   
22
Not Available   
Protein
0.70 g   
99+
1.30 g   
17
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06   
21
0.09   
17
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
17.00 mcg   
22
0.00 mcg   
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg   
33
0.04 mg   
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg   
33
0.50 mg   
2
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg   
35
1.00 mg   
9
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg   
99+
0.30 mg   
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg   
99+
0.00 mg   
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
5.00 mcg   
30
0.00 mcg   
36
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.50 mg   
99+
28.00 mg   
32
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.26 mg   
26
Not Available   
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
6.40 mcg   
12
Not Available   
Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
Not Available   
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
73.00 mcg   
19
Not Available   
Choline
1.90 mg   
31
Not Available   
Fat
0.28 g   
29
0.40 g   
21
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
157.00 mg   
99+
266.00 mg   
24
Iron
0.17 mg   
99+
0.13 mg   
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg   
18
0.00 mg   
21
Calcium
6.00 mg   
39
1.00 mg   
99+
Magnesium
7.00 mg   
28
10.00 mg   
25
Zinc
0.10 mg   
23
0.05 mg   
28
Phosphorus
16.00 mg   
29
12.00 mg   
34
Manganese
0.05 mg   
99+
Not Available   
Copper
0.06 mg   
39
0.10 mg   
22
Selenium
0.00 mcg   
17
0.60 mcg   
10
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
0.00 mg   
38
0.00 mg   
38
Omega 6s
44.00 mg   
36
0.00 mg   
99+
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
7.00 mg   
12
Not Available   
Water Content
87.02 g   
26
78.00 g   
99+
Ash
0.40 g   
33
0.50 g   
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
46.00 kcal   
27
83.00 kcal   
7
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   
Calories in Frozen Form
49.00 kcal   
16
Not Available   
Calories in Dried Form
240.00 kcal   
34
Not Available   
Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal   
17
Not Available   
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal   
17
50.00 kcal   
30
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal   
24
Not Available   
Calories in Pie
294.00 kcal   
20
109.00 kcal   
99+
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
No   
Not Available   
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
5.5-6.5   
5-7   
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
Yes   
Yes   
Beer
Yes   
Yes   
Spirits
Yes   
Yes   
Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   
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
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
Prunus   
Dimocarpus   
Species
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia   
D. longan   
Generic Group
Not Available   
Not Available   
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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 Not Available and Not Available 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.

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