Longan

Date

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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, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

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

1.3 Hair Benefits

Not Available

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

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

1.5 Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

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

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 g75.03 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.10 g8.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA63.35 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.30 g2.45 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 mcg0.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.50 mg0.07 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.00 mg1.27 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.59 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.17 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg19.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg0.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.05 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA2.70 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA75.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA6.30 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.40 g0.39 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

266.00 mg656.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.13 mg1.02 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

0.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

1.00 mg39.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg43.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.05 mg0.29 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg62.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NA0.26 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.21 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg3.00 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg3.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

0.00 mg16.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

78.00 g20.53 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.50 g1.60 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal282.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA290.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal461.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA384.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal321.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Tropical

4.2 Season

Mid to late summer

Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Rusty brown

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish brown

Brown

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Sweetish

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Mexico

Iraq

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-78-10

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Hot, 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.

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.

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

Egypt

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

China

India

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Thailand

United Arab Emirates

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Phoenix Dactylifera

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

Phoenix

7.10 Species

D. longan

P. dactylifera

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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 Not Available and Not Available 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.