Longan

Cranberry

Longan and Cranberry

Longan

Cranberry

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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, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Not Available

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

1.5 Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting

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

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

15.00 g12.20 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.10 g4.60 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA4.04 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.30 g0.39 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.03

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.01 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 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.06 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg1.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg13.30 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA1.20 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA5.10 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA91.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA5.50 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.40 g0.13 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

266.00 mg85.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.13 mg0.25 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

0.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

1.00 mg8.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg6.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg13.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NA0.36 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.06 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.10 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg22.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

0.00 mg33.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

78.00 g87.13 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.50 g0.20 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal46.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA42.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA308.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA151.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal54.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA150.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal164.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Berry

4.2 Season

Mid to late summer

Autumn

4.3 Varieties

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

Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Rusty brown

Red

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish brown

White

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweetish

Bitter, Tart

4.10 Origin

Mexico

North America

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Clay, Sandy, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-74.5-5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Warm

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.

Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
Cranberries do not grow in water.

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

United States of America

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine

5.3.3 Top Importer

China

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Thailand

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Vaccinium Macrocarpon

6.2 Synonym

Dragon eye

Oxycoccus macrocarpus

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

Ericales

7.8 Family

Sapindaceae

Ericaceae

7.9 Genus

Dimocarpus

Vaccinium

7.10 Species

D. longan

Vaccinium macrocarpon

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Longan and Cranberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Cranberry with peel is 83.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Longan and Cranberry 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 Cranberry is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.