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Benefits

Health Benefits

General Benefits

Skin Benefits

Hair Benefits

Allergy Symptoms

Side Effects

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Nutrition

Serving Size

Carbs

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Protein to Carb Ratio

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

Lycopene

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

Choline

Fat

Potassium

Iron

Sodium

Calcium

Magnesium

Zinc

Phosphorus

Manganese

Copper

Selenium

Omega 3s

Omega 6s

Phytosterol

Water Content

Ash

Calories

Serving Size

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Calories in Frozen Form

Calories in Dried Form

Calories in Canned Form

Calories in Juice

Calories in Jam

Calories in Pie

Characteristics

Type

Season

Varieties

Seedless Variety

Color

Inside Color

Shape

Texture

Taste

Origin

Grows on

Soil Type

Soil pH

Climatic Conditions

Facts

Facts about

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Top Producer

Other Countries

Top Importer

Top Exporter

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Synonym

Classification

Domain

Kingdom

Subkingdom

Division

Class

Subclass

Order

Family

Genus

Species

Generic Group

 
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
 
100 g
19.20 g
2.90 g
16.30 g
0.80 g
0.04
7.00 mcg
0.06 mg
0.05 mg
0.40 mg
0.30 mg
0.11 mg
6.00 mcg
2.00 mg
0.11 mg
4.70 mcg
0.00 mcg
9.00 mcg
4.70 mg
0.30 g
232.00 mg
0.37 mg
1.00 mg
35.00 mg
17.00 mg
0.15 mg
14.00 mg
0.13 mg
0.07 mg
0.20 mcg
0.00 mg
144.00 mg
31.00 mg
79.11 g
0.66 g
 
100 g
74.00 kcal
74.00 kcal
71.42 kcal
249.00 kcal
69.00 kcal
65.00 kcal
360.00 kcal
450.00 kcal
 
Tree fruit
Summer, Winter
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Green, Purple, Red
Pink
Conical
Fleshy
Sweet
Western Asia
Trees
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
5-7
Dry, Warm
 
  • Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
  • The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
  • Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.
Turkey
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
France
Turkey
 
Ficus carica
Ficus Carica
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Alismidae
Rosales
Moraceae
Ficus
Ficus carica
Mulberry
 
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
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
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Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
As a snack in the late afternoon
 
100 g
15.00 g
1.10 g
16.50 g
1.30 g
0.09
0.00 mcg
0.04 mg
0.50 mg
1.00 mg
0.30 mg
0.00 mg
0.00 mcg
28.00 mg
0.20 mg
1.20 mcg
0.00 mcg
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2.10 mg
0.40 g
266.00 mg
0.13 mg
0.00 mg
1.00 mg
10.00 mg
0.05 mg
12.00 mg
0.05 mg
0.10 mg
0.60 mcg
0.00 mg
0.00 mg
9.00 mg
78.00 g
0.50 g
 
100 g
83.00 kcal
60.00 kcal
60.00 kcal
283.00 kcal
60.00 kcal
50.00 kcal
250.00 kcal
109.00 kcal
 
Tree fruit, Tropical
Mid to late summer
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
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Rusty brown
Yellowish brown
Round
Fleshy
Sweetish
Mexico
Trees
Well-drained
5-7
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
 
  • 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.
Thailand
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
China
Thailand
 
Dimocarpus longan
Dragon eye
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Viridiplantae
Tracheophyta
Magnoliopsida
Rosidae
Sapindales
Sapindaceae
Dimocarpus
D. longan
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Difference Between Fig and Longan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Longan with peel is and and the amount of calories without peel is and respectively. Thus, Fig 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 Fig and Longan is and respectively. Fig belongs to family and Longan belongs to family. Fig belongs to genus of species and Longan belongs to genus of species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.