Longan

Banana

Longan and Banana

Longan

Banana

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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

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Not Available

Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

✔ ✘

1.7 Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon

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 g22.80 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.10 g2.60 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA12.20 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.30 g1.10 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.05

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.00 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.50 mg0.10 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.00 mg0.70 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.40 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg20.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg8.70 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.10 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA0.50 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA22.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA9.80 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.40 g0.30 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

266.00 mg358.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.13 mg0.30 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

0.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

1.00 mg5.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg27.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.05 mg0.20 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg22.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NA0.30 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg1.00 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

0.00 mg46.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA36.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

78.00 g74.90 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.50 g0.80 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal95.29 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA89.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA85.71 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA105.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA121.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal100.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA120.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal269.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Berry, Tropical

4.2 Season

Mid to late summer

All seasons

4.3 Varieties

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

Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Rusty brown

Green, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish brown

White

4.7 Shape

Round

Curving Cylinder

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Sweetish

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Mexico

Papua New Guinea

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-75.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Warm

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.

As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
Bananas float in water.
There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
Eating this fruit will cheer you up.

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

India

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda

5.3.3 Top Importer

China

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Thailand

Ecuador

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana

6.2 Synonym

Dragon eye

Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Viridiplantae

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

Liliidae

7.7 Order

Sapindales

Zingiberales

7.8 Family

Sapindaceae

Musaceae

7.9 Genus

Dimocarpus

Musa

7.10 Species

D. longan

M. acuminata , M. balbisiana

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Longan and Banana

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Banana with peel is 83.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Banana belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Longan and Banana is Sapindales and Zingiberales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.