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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, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Allergic reaction
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
 
100 g
15.90 g
6.50 g
9.36 g
1.88 g
0.12
15.00 mcg
0.04 mg
0.09 mg
0.43 mg
0.21 mg
0.04 mg
17.00 mcg
43.90 mg
0.15 mg
0.00 mcg
0.00 mcg
129.00 mcg
8.40 mg
0.86 g
486.00 mg
0.86 mg
10.00 mg
62.00 mg
20.00 mg
0.17 mg
19.00 mg
0.14 mg
0.10 mg
0.00 mcg
47.00 mg
124.00 mg
13.00 mg
80.80 g
0.50 g
 
100 g
71.00 kcal
71.00 kcal
71.00 kcal
268.00 kcal
71.00 kcal
130.00 kcal
245.00 kcal
392.00 kcal
 
Citrus
Autumn, Winter
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Orange, Red, Yellow
Orange
Round
Juicy
Sweet, Tart
China
Trees
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
6-6.5
Cold, Warm
 
  • The entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
  • The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
  • There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.
China
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
United Kingdom
China
 
Citrus japonica
Fortunella margarita
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Rosidae
Sapindales
Rutaceae
Citrus
C. japonica
Citrus fruit
 
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 Kumquat and Longan

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

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