Gooseberry

Longan

Gooseberry and Longan

Gooseberry

Longan

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention

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, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, 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, Treatment of acne

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

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

Side Effects

Gastric irritation

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

As a snack in the late afternoon

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

10.18 g15.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

4.30 g1.10 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

4.40 g16.50 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.88 g1.30 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.09

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

15.00 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)

0.03 mg0.50 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg1.00 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.29 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.00 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

27.70 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.37 mg0.20 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcg1.20 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

70.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg2.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.58 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

198.00 mg266.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.31 mg0.13 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

25.00 mg1.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.12 mg0.05 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

27.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.14 mg0.05 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.07 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

46.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

271.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

87.87 g78.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.49 g0.50 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal83.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

44.00 kcal60.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

44.00 kcal60.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

360.00 kcal283.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

73.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

40.00 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, Tree fruit

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Summer

Mid to late summer

Varieties

Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith

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

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green, Purple, Red, Yellow

Rusty brown

Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Yellowish brown

Shape

Round

Texture

Crispy

Fleshy

Taste

Astringent

Sweetish

Origin

Africa, Europe, South-West Asia

Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loamy, Well-drained

Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.85-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Facts

Facts about

Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.

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

Germany

Thailand

Other Countries

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom

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

Top Importer

China

Top Exporter

Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes uva-crispa

Dimocarpus longan

Synonym

Ribes grossularia

Dragon eye

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Viridiplantae

Division

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

Order

Saxifragales

Sapindales

Family

Grossulariaceae

Sapindaceae

Genus

Ribes

Dimocarpus

Species

R. uva-crispa

D. longan

Generic Group

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Gooseberry and Longan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Longan with peel is 44.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 44.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry and Longan is Saxifragales and Sapindales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.