Longan

Coconut

Longan and Coconut

Longan

Coconut

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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

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

1.1.1 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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

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

1.3 Hair Benefits

Not Available

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

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 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

1.5 Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain

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

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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

15.00 g24.23 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.10 g9.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA6.23 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.30 g3.33 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.22

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.07 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 mg0.54 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg1.01 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.05 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg20.80 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg3.30 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.24 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA0.20 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA0.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA12.10 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.40 g33.49 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

266.00 mg356.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.13 mg2.43 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

0.00 mg20.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

1.00 mg14.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg32.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.05 mg1.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg113.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NA1.50 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.44 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg10.10 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

0.00 mg366.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA37.60 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

78.00 g47.00 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.50 g0.97 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

NA354.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA660.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA443.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal70.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA250.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal298.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

4.2 Season

Mid to late summer

All seasons

4.3 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)

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Rusty brown

Brown, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish brown

White

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Sweetish

Juicy, Sweetish

4.10 Origin

Mexico

America, India

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Clay, Sand

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-73.5-8.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Hot, Humid

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.

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".

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

Indonesia

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka

5.3.3 Top Importer

China

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Thailand

Philippines

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Cocos nucifera

6.2 Synonym

Dragon eye

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Viridiplantae

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

Arecidae

7.7 Order

Sapindales

Arecales

7.8 Family

Sapindaceae

Arecaceae

7.9 Genus

Dimocarpus

Cocos

7.10 Species

D. longan

C. nucifera

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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