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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
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

Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, 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, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss
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Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth

Side Effects

Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

14.30 g15.00 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

5.40 g1.10 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.90 g16.50 g
0 63.35
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Protein

2.50 g1.30 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.180.09
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

31.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.50 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.08 mg1.00 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.45 mg0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg0.00 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

49.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

228.30 mg28.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.73 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

5,204.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg2.10 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.95 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

417.00 mg266.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.26 mg0.13 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

18.00 mg1.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

22.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.23 mg0.05 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

40.00 mg12.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.15 mg0.05 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.23 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

112.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

288.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

22.00 mg9.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

80.80 g78.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

1.40 g0.50 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

68.00 kcal83.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

68.00 kcal60.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

68.00 kcal60.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

325.00 kcal283.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

55.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

240.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

340.00 kcal109.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

All seasons
Mid to late summer

Varieties

Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Pink, Yellow
Rusty brown

Inside Color

White
Yellowish brown

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Crispy
Fleshy

Taste

Sweet-Sour
Sweetish

Origin

Central America, Mexico, South America
Mexico

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-75-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Sunny
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Facts

Facts about

  • The black pigment in Guava leaves is used for textile applications.
  • Guava leaves are used to make tea.
  • Oils extracted from guava seeds are used in various cosmetics.
  • Guava wood is used for decorative purposes.
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

India
Thailand

Other Countries

China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam

Top Importer

Canada
China

Top Exporter

India
Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Psidium guajava
Dimocarpus longan

Synonym

Psidium Guajava
Dragon eye

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae

Division

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Myrtales
Sapindales

Family

Myrtaceae
Sapindaceae

Genus

Psidium
Dimocarpus

Species

Psidium guajava
D. longan

Generic Group

Myrtle
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Difference Between Guava and Longan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Longan with peel is 68.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 68.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Guava 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 Guava and Longan is Myrtales and Sapindales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.