Lemon

Longan

Lemon and Longan

Lemon

Longan

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism

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, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

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

Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling

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

Side Effects

Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn

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, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed

As a snack in the late afternoon

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

9.30 g15.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.80 g1.10 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

2.50 g16.50 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.10 g1.30 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.120.09

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 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)

0.02 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)

0.19 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)

11.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

53.00 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.20 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg1.20 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

11.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

5.10 mg2.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.30 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

138.00 mg266.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.60 mg0.13 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

26.00 mg1.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

8.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.06 mg0.05 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

16.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.03 mg0.05 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

26.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

63.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

11.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

88.98 g78.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.30 g0.50 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

29.00 kcal83.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

29.00 kcal60.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

22.00 kcal60.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

267.00 kcal283.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

21.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

22.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal250.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

285.00 kcal109.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Citrus, Tree fruit

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

All seasons

Mid to late summer

Varieties

Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron

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

Seedless Variety

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Color

Yellow, Yellowish-orange

Rusty brown

Inside Color

Yellow

Yellowish brown

Shape

Round

Texture

Succulent

Fleshy

Taste

Sour

Sweetish

Origin

China, India

Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.55-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Sunny

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Facts

Facts about

Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.

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

Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

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

Top Importer

United States of America

China

Top Exporter

Mexico

Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus limon

Dimocarpus longan

Synonym

Citrus Limon

Dragon eye

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Viridiplantae

Division

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Sapindales

Family

Rutaceae

Sapindaceae

Genus

Citrus

Dimocarpus

Species

C. limon

D. longan

Generic Group

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Lemon and Longan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Longan with peel is 29.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lemon 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 Lemon and Longan is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.