Date

Longan

Date and Longan

Date

Longan

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones

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, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

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

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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

Carbs

75.03 g15.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

8.00 g1.10 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

63.35 g16.50 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.45 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)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg0.50 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.27 mg1.00 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.59 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.17 mg0.00 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.40 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.20 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.70 mcg1.20 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

75.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

6.30 mg2.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.39 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

656.00 mg266.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.02 mg0.13 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

39.00 mg1.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

43.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.29 mg0.05 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

62.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.26 mg0.05 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.21 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

3.00 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

3.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

16.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

20.53 g78.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

1.60 g0.50 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

282.00 kcal83.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

282.00 kcal60.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

282.00 kcal60.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

290.00 kcal283.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

282.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

461.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

384.00 kcal250.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

321.00 kcal109.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tropical

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Spring, Summer

Mid to late summer

Varieties

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

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

Seedless Variety

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Color

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Rusty brown

Inside Color

Brown

Yellowish brown

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Sweet

Sweetish

Origin

Iraq

Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Well-drained

Soil pH

8-105-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Warm

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Facts

Facts about

Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.

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

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Egypt

Thailand

Other Countries

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

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

Top Importer

India

China

Top Exporter

United Arab Emirates

Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Phoenix Dactylifera

Dimocarpus longan

Synonym

Phoenix dactylifera

Dragon eye

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Viridiplantae

Division

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Arecidae

Rosidae

Order

Arecales

Sapindales

Family

Arecaceae

Sapindaceae

Genus

Phoenix

Dimocarpus

Species

P. dactylifera

D. longan

Generic Group

Palm

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Difference Between Date and Longan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Longan with peel is 282.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 282.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Date 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 Date and Longan is Arecales and Sapindales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.