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1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
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-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
1.2 Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
1.3 Hair Benefits
Not Available
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
1.5 Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
96% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
96% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
1.6.2 Lactating Women
78% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
78% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
1.7 Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
Raisin
15.00 g
Rank: 27 (Overall)
10.40 g
Rank: 51 (Overall)
Avocado
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2.2.1 Fiber
Passionfruit
1.10 g
Rank: 35 (Overall)
1.50 g
Rank: 31 (Overall)
Blackberry
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2.2.2 Sugar
Date
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.00 g
Rank: 62 (Overall)
Bilberry
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2.3 Protein
Gojiberry
1.30 g
Rank: 17 (Overall)
0.80 g
Rank: 37 (Overall)
Apple
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2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
Tamarillo
0.09
Rank: 17 (Overall)
0.08
Rank: 19 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
Pumpkin
0.00 mcg
Rank: 37 (Overall)
245.10 mcg
Rank: 2 (Overall)
Pomegranate
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2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Tamarind
0.04 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
0.10 mg
Rank: 7 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Gojiberry
0.50 mg
Rank: 2 (Overall)
0.00 mg
Rank: 45 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Physalis
1.00 mg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0.50 mg
Rank: 30 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Avocado
0.30 mg
Rank: 12 (Overall)
0.30 mg
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Lychee
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2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Banana
0.00 mg
Rank: 52 (Overall)
0.10 mg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Avocado
0.00 mcg
Rank: 36 (Overall)
11.00 mcg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Guava
28.00 mg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
6.50 mg
Rank: 58 (Overall)
Olive
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2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Olive
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Green Kiwi
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Orange
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2.4.11 Lycopene
Guava
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Avocado
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2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Japanese Persim..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Pineapple
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2.4.13 Choline
Avocado
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.5 Fat
Coconut
0.40 g
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0.10 g
Rank: 43 (Overall)
Physalis
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2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
Gojiberry
266.00 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
263.00 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
Olive
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2.6.2 Iron
Gojiberry
0.13 mg
Rank: 50 (Overall)
0.60 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
White Grapefruit
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2.6.3 Sodium
Olive
0.00 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
3.00 mg
Rank: 17 (Overall)
Orange
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2.6.4 Calcium
Gojiberry
1.00 mg
Rank: 44 (Overall)
26.00 mg
Rank: 17 (Overall)
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2.6.5 Magnesium
Tamarind
10.00 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
26.00 mg
Rank: 8 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.6.6 Zinc
Gojiberry
0.05 mg
Rank: 28 (Overall)
0.10 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.7 Phosphorus
Coconut
12.00 mg
Rank: 34 (Overall)
27.00 mg
Rank: 19 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.6.8 Manganese
Bilberry
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.10 mg
Rank: 31 (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.9 Copper
Gojiberry
0.10 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
0.10 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.10 Selenium
Gojiberry
0.60 mcg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
0.40 mcg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Apple
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2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
Cherimoya
0.00 mg
Rank: 38 (Overall)
22.00 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
Watermelon
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2.7.2 Omega 6s
Avocado
0.00 mg
Rank: 54 (Overall)
13.00 mg
Rank: 52 (Overall)
Jambul
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2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
Avocado
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Jambul
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2.9 Water Content
Cucumber
78.00 g
Rank: 61 (Overall)
89.70 g
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Gojiberry
2.10 Ash
Bilberry
0.50 g
Rank: 26 (Overall)
0.80 g
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Raisin
83.00 kcal
Rank: 7 (Overall)
40.00 kcal
Rank: 31 (Overall)
Cucumber
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3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Coconut
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Cucumber
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3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
Tamarind
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
39.00 kcal
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Rambutan
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3.5 Calories in Dried Form
Feijoa
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
56.00 kcal
Rank: 40 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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3.6 Calories in Canned Form
Coconut
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
40.00 kcal
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Tomato
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3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
Date
50.00 kcal
Rank: 30 (Overall)
47.00 kcal
Rank: 31 (Overall)
Tomato
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3.7.2 Calories in Jam
Huckleberry
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
200.00 kcal
Rank: 26 (Overall)
Clementine
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3.7.3 Calories in Pie
Fig
109.00 kcal
Rank: 49 (Overall)
200.00 kcal
Rank: 42 (Overall)
Breadfruit
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4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
4.2 Season
Mid to late summer
Winter
4.3 Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
4.4 Seedless Variety
Not Available
26% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
4.5 Color
Rusty brown
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
4.6 Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Yellow
4.7 Shape
Round
Round
4.8 Texture
Fleshy
Fibrous
4.9 Taste
Sweetish
Sweetish
4.10 Origin
Mexico
Central America, North America, Unknown
4.11 Grows on
Trees
Vines
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
5-7
5.8-6.8
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Cold, Sunny
5 Facts
5.1 Facts about
  • 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.
  • It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
  • It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
  • It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
92% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
92% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.2.2 Beer
89% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
89% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.2.3 Spirits
83% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
83% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.2.4 Cocktails
97% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
97% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
Thailand
China
5.3.2 Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
5.3.3 Top Importer
China
Costa Rica
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Thailand
United States of America
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Cucurbita Pepo
6.2 Synonym
Dragon eye
Winter Squash
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
7.7 Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
7.8 Family
Sapindaceae
Cucurbitaceae
7.9 Genus
Dimocarpus
Cucurbita
7.10 Species
D. longan
Pepo
7.11 Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available

Difference Between Longan and Acorn squash

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Acorn squash with peel is 83.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Longan and Acorn squash 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 Longan and Acorn squash is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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