Longan and Blackcurrant
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
Not Available
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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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
100 g
Carbs
15.00 g
27
15.40 g
24
Fiber
1.10 g
35
Not Available
Protein
1.30 g
17
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
17
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
12.00 mcg
25
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.05 mg
21
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.50 mg
2
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.00 mg
9
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.40 mg
7
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.07 mg
26
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
181.00 mg
2
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
1.00 mg
9
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
266.00 mg
24
322.00 mg
15
Iron
0.13 mg
99+
1.54 mg
9
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
1.00 mg
99+
55.00 mg
4
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
24.00 mg
10
Zinc
0.05 mg
28
0.27 mg
11
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
59.00 mg
5
Manganese
Not Available
0.26 mg
18
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
72.00 mg
11
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
107.00 mg
18
Sterol
Water Content
78.00 g
99+
81.96 g
99+
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.86 g
12
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
83.00 kcal
7
63.00 kcal
16
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
283.00 kcal
20
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
108.00 kcal
8
Calories in Jam
Not Available
183.00 kcal
28
Calories in Pie
109.00 kcal
99+
270.00 kcal
29
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
Not Available
No
Color
Rusty brown
Black
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Grey
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweetish
Tart
Origin
Mexico
Asia, Europe
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-7
6-6.5
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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Top Exporter
Thailand
Not Available
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
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Saxifragales
Family
Sapindaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Dimocarpus
Ribes
Species
D. longan
R. nigrum
Generic Group
Not Available
Saxifrage
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.
