Longan and Coconut
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
Not Available
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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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
100 g
Carbs
15.00 g
27
24.23 g
8
Fiber
1.10 g
35
9.00 g
2
Sugar
Not Available
6.23 g
99+
Protein
1.30 g
17
3.33 g
2
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
17
0.22
6
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.07 mg
14
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.50 mg
2
0.02 mg
38
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.00 mg
9
0.54 mg
29
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
1.01 mg
2
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.05 mg
36
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg
36
20.80 mcg
14
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
3.30 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.24 mg
27
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.20 mcg
34
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
Not Available
12.10 mg
4
Fat
0.40 g
21
33.49 g
1
Minerals
Potassium
266.00 mg
24
356.00 mg
12
Iron
0.13 mg
99+
2.43 mg
4
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
20.00 mg
5
Calcium
1.00 mg
99+
14.00 mg
27
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
32.00 mg
4
Zinc
0.05 mg
28
1.10 mg
2
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
113.00 mg
1
Manganese
Not Available
1.50 mg
2
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.44 mg
3
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
10.10 mcg
2
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
366.00 mg
4
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
37.60 mg
2
Water Content
78.00 g
99+
47.00 g
99+
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.97 g
8
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
354.00 kcal
1
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
660.00 kcal
3
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
443.00 kcal
1
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
Not Available
250.00 kcal
19
Calories in Pie
109.00 kcal
99+
298.00 kcal
19
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
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
Not Available
No
Color
Rusty brown
Brown, Green
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Crispy
Taste
Sweetish
Juicy, Sweetish
Origin
Mexico
America, India
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sand
Soil pH
5-7
3.5-8.5
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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
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
Not Available
Arecaceae
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.
