Longan

Cantaloupe

Longan and Cantaloupe

Longan

Cantaloupe

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

1.1.1 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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

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

1.3 Hair Benefits

Not Available

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 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

1.5 Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

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

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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

15.00 g8.16 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.10 g0.90 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA7.86 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.30 g0.84 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.10

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg169.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.50 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.00 mg0.73 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.11 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg21.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg36.70 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.05 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA2.50 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA26.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.40 g0.19 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

266.00 mg267.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.13 mg0.21 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

0.00 mg16.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

1.00 mg9.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.05 mg0.18 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg15.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NA0.41 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.04 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.41 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg46.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

0.00 mg35.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA10.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

78.00 g90.15 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.50 g0.65 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcalNA

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA34.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA34.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA350.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal64.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA365.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal316.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Melon

4.2 Season

Mid to late summer

Summer

4.3 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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Rusty brown

Orange

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish brown

Creamy Orange

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweetish

Juicy, Musky, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Mexico

Africa, India

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Sandy

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-75-6.5

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.

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.

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

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

China

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Thailand

Spain

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

6.2 Synonym

Dragon eye

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

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

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Sapindales

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Sapindaceae

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Dimocarpus

Cucumis

7.10 Species

D. longan

C. melo

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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 Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available 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.