Dragonfruit

Longan

Dragonfruit and Longan

Dragonfruit

Longan

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties

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

Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Treatment of colored hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

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

14.00 g15.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.00 g1.10 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

8.00 g16.50 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.00 g1.30 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.140.09

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)

0.04 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.50 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.16 mg1.00 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.30 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.00 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

2.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.20 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.90 mcg1.20 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg2.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

110.00 mg266.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.65 mg0.13 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

8.80 mg1.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

18.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.35 mg0.05 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

36.10 mg12.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.18 mg0.05 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.70 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

44.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

48.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

87.00 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

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

60.00 kcal83.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal60.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal60.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

264.00 kcal283.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 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

240.00 kcal109.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Early fall, Summer

Mid to late summer

Varieties

Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

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

Seedless Variety

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Color

Magenta, Pink

Rusty brown

Inside Color

White

Yellowish brown

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Bland

Sweetish

Origin

Central America, Mexico

Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-75-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Facts

Facts about

Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

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

Thailand

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

China

Top Exporter

Vietnam

Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Hylocereus undatus

Dimocarpus longan

Synonym

Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant

Dragon eye

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Viridiplantae

Division

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Liliidae

Rosidae

Order

Caryophyllales

Sapindales

Family

Cactaceae

Sapindaceae

Genus

Hylocereus

Dimocarpus

Species

H. undatus

D. longan

Generic Group

Cactus

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Difference Between Dragonfruit and Longan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Longan with peel is 60.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit 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 Dragonfruit and Longan is Caryophyllales and Sapindales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.