Longan

Blackcurrant

Longan and Blackcurrant

Longan

Blackcurrant

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Benefits

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

Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling

Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.00 g15.40 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.10 g3.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

16.50 g7.40 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.30 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.09

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.50 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.00 mg0.30 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.40 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg9.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg181.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.20 mg1.00 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.20 mcg14.60 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-15.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

2.10 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

266.00 mg322.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.13 mg1.54 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

0.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

1.00 mg55.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg24.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.05 mg0.27 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

12.00 mg59.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.05 mg0.26 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.09 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.30 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg72.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

0.00 mg107.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg12.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

78.00 g81.96 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.50 g0.86 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal63.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal63.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal63.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal283.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal63.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal108.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal183.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal270.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Berry

Season

Mid to late summer

Summer

Varieties

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

Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder

Seedless Variety

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Color

Rusty brown

Black

Inside Color

Yellowish brown

Grey

Shape

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Sweetish

Tart

Origin

Mexico

Asia, Europe

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-76-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Cold, Moist

Facts

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.

The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.

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

Thailand

Russia

Other Countries

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

New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America

Top Importer

China

Top Exporter

Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Ribes nigrum

Synonym

Dragon eye

R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Viridiplantae

Tracheobionta

Division

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Sapindales

Saxifragales

Family

Sapindaceae

Grossulariaceae

Genus

Dimocarpus

Ribes

Species

D. longan

R. nigrum

Generic Group

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Longan and Blackcurrant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Blackcurrant with peel is 83.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Blackcurrant 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 Blackcurrant is Sapindales and Saxifragales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.