Longan

Apricot

Longan and Apricot

Longan

Apricot

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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

Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Not Available

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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.

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

15.00 g11.00 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.10 g2.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA9.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.30 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.13

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg96.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.50 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.00 mg0.60 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.24 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.05 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg9.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg10.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.89 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA3.30 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA89.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA2.80 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.40 g0.40 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

266.00 mg259.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.13 mg0.40 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

0.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

1.00 mg13.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.05 mg0.20 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg23.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NA0.08 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.08 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.10 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

0.00 mg77.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA18.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

78.00 g86.35 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.50 g0.75 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal48.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA241.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA63.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal58.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal265.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Mid to late summer

Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Rusty brown

Orange, Yellowish-orange

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish brown

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Sweetish

Smooth, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Mexico

China

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-76.5-8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Dry, Hot

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.

9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Thailand

Turkey

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

China

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Thailand

France

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Prunus armeniaca

6.2 Synonym

Dragon eye

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Viridiplantae

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Sapindales

Rosales

7.8 Family

Sapindaceae

Rosaceae

7.9 Genus

Dimocarpus

Prunus

7.10 Species

D. longan

P. armeniaca

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Rose

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Difference Between Longan and Apricot

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Apricot with peel is 83.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Longan and Apricot 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 Apricot is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.