Date

Longan

Date and Longan

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Longan

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1 Benefits

1.1 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

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

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

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

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

Not Available

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

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

1.5 Side Effects

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

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

As a snack in the late afternoon

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

75.03 g15.00 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

8.00 g1.10 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

63.35 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

2.45 g1.30 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.09

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)

0.05 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg0.50 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.27 mg1.00 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.59 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.17 mg0.00 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.40 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.70 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

75.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

6.30 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.39 g0.40 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

656.00 mg266.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

1.02 mg0.13 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

39.00 mg1.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

43.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.29 mg0.05 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

62.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.26 mgNA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.21 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

3.00 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

3.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

16.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

20.53 g78.00 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

1.60 g0.50 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

282.00 kcal83.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

290.00 kcalNA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

461.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

384.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

321.00 kcal109.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tropical

Tree fruit, Tropical

4.2 Season

Spring, Summer

Mid to late summer

4.3 Varieties

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

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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Rusty brown

4.6 Inside Color

Brown

Yellowish brown

4.7 Shape

Oval

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

Iraq

Mexico

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

8-105-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Hot, Warm

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

5 Facts

5.1 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.

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

Egypt

Thailand

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

India

China

5.3.4 Top Exporter

United Arab Emirates

Thailand

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Phoenix Dactylifera

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

Phoenix

Dimocarpus

7.10 Species

P. dactylifera

D. longan

7.11 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 Not Available and Not Available 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.