Longan

Cantaloupe

Longan and Cantaloupe

Longan

Cantaloupe

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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

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress

General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss

Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting

Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

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

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 g8.16 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.10 g0.90 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

16.50 g7.86 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.30 g0.84 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.10

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg169.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.50 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.00 mg0.73 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.11 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 mcg21.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg36.70 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.20 mg0.05 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.20 mcg2.50 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-26.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

2.10 mg7.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.19 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

266.00 mg267.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.13 mg0.21 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

0.00 mg16.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

1.00 mg9.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.05 mg0.18 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

12.00 mg15.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.05 mg0.41 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.04 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.41 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg46.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

0.00 mg35.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg10.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

78.00 g90.15 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.50 g0.65 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal34.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal34.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal34.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal350.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal34.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal64.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal365.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal316.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Melon

Season

Mid to late summer

Summer

Varieties

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

Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar

Seedless Variety

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Color

Rusty brown

Orange

Inside Color

Yellowish brown

Creamy Orange

Shape

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Sweetish

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Origin

Mexico

Africa, India

Grows on

Trees

Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Sandy

Soil pH

5-75-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Dry, Hot

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.

Cantaloupe is known as rock-melon in some parts of the world.
Christopher columbus first introduced cantaloupes to north america in 1494.
The name 'Cantaloupe' as it is cultivated in papal gardens of cantaloupes, Italy.

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

China

Other Countries

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

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

China

United States of America

Top Exporter

Thailand

Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Synonym

Dragon eye

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Viridiplantae

Tracheobionta

Division

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Sapindales

Cucurbitales

Family

Sapindaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Dimocarpus

Cucumis

Species

D. longan

C. melo

Generic Group

Gourd

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Difference Between Longan and Cantaloupe

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Cantaloupe with peel is 83.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Cantaloupe 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 Cantaloupe is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.