Longan

Damson

Longan and Damson

Longan

Damson

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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

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure

General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Allergic reaction

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

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.00 g11.42 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.10 g1.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

16.50 g9.92 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.30 g0.70 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.06

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg17.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.50 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.00 mg0.42 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.14 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.03 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg5.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg9.50 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.20 mg0.26 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.20 mcg6.40 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-73.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

2.10 mg1.90 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.28 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

266.00 mg157.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.13 mg0.17 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

0.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

1.00 mg6.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg7.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

12.00 mg16.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.05 mg0.05 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.06 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 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 mg44.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg7.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

78.00 g87.02 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.50 g0.40 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal46.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal37.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal49.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal240.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal63.00 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 kcal220.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal294.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Tree fruit

Season

Mid to late summer

Summer

Varieties

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

Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace

Seedless Variety

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Color

Rusty brown

Dark purple

Inside Color

Yellowish brown

Yellow

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Grainy

Taste

Sweetish

Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Origin

Mexico

Syria

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-75.5-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Cold

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.

The name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.

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

United Kingdom

Other Countries

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

Ireland, United States of America

Top Importer

China

United States of America

Top Exporter

Thailand

France

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Synonym

Dragon eye

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Viridiplantae

Tracheobionta

Division

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Sapindales

Rosales

Family

Sapindaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Dimocarpus

Prunus

Species

D. longan

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Generic Group

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Difference Between Longan and Damson

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Damson with peel is 83.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Damson 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 Damson is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.