Longan

Coconut

Longan and Coconut

Longan

Coconut

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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

Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment

General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting

Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain

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

Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.00 g24.23 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.10 g9.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

16.50 g6.23 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.30 g3.33 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.22

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.07 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 mg0.54 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg1.01 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.05 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg20.80 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg3.30 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.20 mg0.24 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.20 mcg0.20 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

2.10 mg12.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g33.49 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

266.00 mg356.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.13 mg2.43 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

0.00 mg20.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

1.00 mg14.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg32.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.05 mg1.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

12.00 mg113.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.05 mg1.50 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.44 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg10.10 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

0.00 mg366.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg37.60 mg

0 87

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Water Content

78.00 g47.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.50 g0.97 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal354.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal354.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal354.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal660.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal443.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal70.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal250.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal298.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Mid to late summer

All seasons

Varieties

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

Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)

Seedless Variety

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Color

Rusty brown

Brown, Green

Inside Color

Yellowish brown

White

Shape

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Crispy

Taste

Sweetish

Juicy, Sweetish

Origin

Mexico

America, India

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Clay, Sand

Soil pH

5-73.5-8.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Hot, Humid

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.

Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".

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

Indonesia

Other Countries

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

Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka

Top Importer

China

United States of America

Top Exporter

Thailand

Philippines

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Cocos nucifera

Synonym

Dragon eye

Cocos nucifera

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Viridiplantae

Tracheobionta

Division

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Arecidae

Order

Sapindales

Arecales

Family

Sapindaceae

Arecaceae

Genus

Dimocarpus

Cocos

Species

D. longan

C. nucifera

Generic Group

Arecaceae

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Difference Between Longan and Coconut

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Coconut with peel is 83.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Coconut belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Longan and Coconut is Sapindales and Arecales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.