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Longan and Cherimoya


Cherimoya and Longan


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, Regulation of heart rate   

General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis   
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones   

Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation   
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation   

Hair Benefits
Not Available   
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth   
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face   

Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain   
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   

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, Morning time (before lunch)   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
15.00 g   
27
17.71 g   
18

Fiber
1.10 g   
35
3.00 g   
20

Sugar
Not Available   
12.87 g   
12

Protein
1.30 g   
17
1.57 g   
14

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09   
17
0.09   
16

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg   
37
Not Available   

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
24
0.10 mg   
6

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.50 mg   
2
0.13 mg   
5

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.00 mg   
9
0.64 mg   
21

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg   
12
0.35 mg   
10

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.26 mg   
5

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg   
36
23.00 mcg   
11

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg   
32
12.60 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available   
0.27 mg   
25

Lycopene
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available   
6.00 mcg   
34

Fat
0.40 g   
21
0.68 g   
11

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
266.00 mg   
24
287.00 mg   
20

Iron
0.13 mg   
99+
0.27 mg   
38

Sodium
0.00 mg   
21
7.00 mg   
12

Calcium
1.00 mg   
99+
10.00 mg   
34

Magnesium
10.00 mg   
25
17.00 mg   
17

Zinc
0.05 mg   
28
0.16 mg   
17

Phosphorus
12.00 mg   
34
26.00 mg   
20

Manganese
Not Available   
0.09 mg   
33

Copper
0.10 mg   
22
0.07 mg   
33

Selenium
0.60 mcg   
10
Not Available   

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg   
38
318.00 mg   
1

Omega 6s
0.00 mg   
99+
56.00 mg   
29

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
78.00 g   
99+
79.39 g   
99+

Ash
0.50 g   
26
0.65 g   
18

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
83.00 kcal   
7
Not Available   

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
75.00 kcal   
9

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal   
30
Not Available   

Calories in Pie
109.00 kcal   
99+
Not Available   

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit, Tropical   
Tropical   

Season
Mid to late summer   
Autumn, Spring, Winter   

Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew   
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana   

Seedless Variety
Not Available   
No   

Color
Rusty brown   
Green, Yellow   

Inside Color
Yellowish brown   
White   

Shape
Round   
Conical   

Texture
Fleshy   
Fleshy   

Taste
Sweetish   
Sweet   

Origin
Mexico   
Ecuador   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Well-drained   
Sandy loam   

Soil pH
5-7   
6.5-7.6   

Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts   
Warm   

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.
  
  • Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
  • The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
  • The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Thailand   
Spain   

Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam   
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America   

Top Importer
China   
United States of America   

Top Exporter
Thailand   
Spain   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan   
Annona cherimola   

Synonym
Dragon eye   
Not Available   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Viridiplantae   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Rosidae   
Magnollidae   

Order
Sapindales   
Magnoliales   

Family
Sapindaceae   
Annonaceae   

Genus
Dimocarpus   
Annona   

Species
D. longan   
A. cherimola   

Generic Group
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Difference Between Longan and Cherimoya

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Cherimoya with peel is 83.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 75.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Cherimoya 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 Cherimoya is Sapindales and Magnoliales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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