Longan

Dragonfruit

Longan and Dragonfruit

Longan

Dragonfruit

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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

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

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

Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Treatment of colored hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

Mouth irritation, 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 g14.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.10 g1.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

16.50 g8.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.30 g2.00 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.14

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 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.50 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.00 mg0.16 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg9.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.20 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.20 mcg1.90 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

2.10 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

266.00 mg110.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.13 mg0.65 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

1.00 mg8.80 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg18.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.05 mg0.35 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

12.00 mg36.10 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.05 mg0.18 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.70 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg44.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

0.00 mg48.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

78.00 g87.00 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 kcal60.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal60.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal60.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal264.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal150.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Mid to late summer

Early fall, Summer

Varieties

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

Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Seedless Variety

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Color

Rusty brown

Magenta, Pink

Inside Color

Yellowish brown

White

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Sweetish

Bland

Origin

Mexico

Central America, Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Soil pH

5-75.5-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

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.

Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

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

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

China

Top Exporter

Thailand

Vietnam

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Hylocereus undatus

Synonym

Dragon eye

Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Viridiplantae

Tracheobionta

Division

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Liliidae

Order

Sapindales

Caryophyllales

Family

Sapindaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Dimocarpus

Hylocereus

Species

D. longan

H. undatus

Generic Group

Cactus

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Difference Between Longan and Dragonfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Dragonfruit with peel is 83.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Dragonfruit 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 Dragonfruit is Sapindales and Caryophyllales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.