Longan

Date

Longan and Date

Longan

Date

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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, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones

General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, 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

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.00 g75.03 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.10 g8.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

16.50 g63.35 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.30 g2.45 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.03

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 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.50 mg0.07 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.00 mg1.27 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.59 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.17 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg19.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg0.40 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.20 mg0.05 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.20 mcg2.70 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-75.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

2.10 mg6.30 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.39 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

266.00 mg656.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.13 mg1.02 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

0.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

1.00 mg39.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg43.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.05 mg0.29 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

12.00 mg62.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.05 mg0.26 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.21 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg3.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg3.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

0.00 mg16.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg10.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

78.00 g20.53 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.50 g1.60 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal282.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal282.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal282.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal290.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal282.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal461.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal384.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal321.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Tropical

Season

Mid to late summer

Spring, Summer

Varieties

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

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

Seedless Variety

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Color

Rusty brown

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellowish brown

Brown

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Sweetish

Sweet

Origin

Mexico

Iraq

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

5-78-10

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Hot, Warm

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.

Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.

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

Egypt

Other Countries

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

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

Top Importer

China

India

Top Exporter

Thailand

United Arab Emirates

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Phoenix Dactylifera

Synonym

Dragon eye

Phoenix dactylifera

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

Phoenix

Species

D. longan

P. dactylifera

Generic Group

Palm

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Difference Between Longan and Date

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Date with peel is 83.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Date 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 Date is Sapindales and Arecales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.