Japanese Persimmon

Longan

Japanese Persimmon and Longan

Japanese Persimmon

Longan

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, 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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

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

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, 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

18.59 g15.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

3.60 g1.10 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

12.53 g16.50 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.58 g1.30 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.09

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

81.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.50 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 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)

8.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

7.50 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

159.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

834.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg2.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.19 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

161.00 mg266.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.15 mg0.13 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

8.00 mg1.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

9.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.11 mg0.05 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

17.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.36 mg0.05 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.11 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

4.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

39.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

4.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

80.32 g78.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.33 g0.50 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

70.00 kcal83.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

70.00 kcal60.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

-60.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

274.00 kcal283.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

-60.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

90.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal250.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

284.00 kcal109.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Autumn, Winter

Mid to late summer

Varieties

Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan

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

Seedless Variety

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Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Rusty brown

Inside Color

Orange

Yellowish brown

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Sweet

Sweetish

Origin

Burma, China, India, Japan

Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Well-drained

Soil pH

6.5-7.55-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Facts

Facts about

Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.

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

China

Thailand

Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan

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

Top Importer

United States of America

China

Top Exporter

Japan

Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros kaki

Dimocarpus longan

Synonym

Diospyros kaki

Dragon eye

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Viridiplantae

Division

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

Order

Ericales

Sapindales

Family

Ebenaceae

Sapindaceae

Genus

Diospyros

Dimocarpus

Species

D. kaki

D. longan

Generic Group

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Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Longan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Longan with peel is 70.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon and Longan is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.