Longan

Elderberry

Longan and Elderberry

Longan

Elderberry

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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, Heart care

General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat

Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting

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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.00 g18.40 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.10 g7.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

16.50 g7.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.30 g0.66 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.04

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg30.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.07 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.50 mg0.06 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.00 mg0.50 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 mg0.23 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg36.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.20 mg2.32 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.20 mcg0.60 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 g0.50 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

266.00 mg280.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.13 mg1.60 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

0.00 mg6.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

1.00 mg38.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg5.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.05 mg0.11 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

12.00 mg39.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.05 mg0.50 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.06 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg85.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

0.00 mg162.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg22.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

78.00 g79.80 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.50 g0.60 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal73.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal73.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal73.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal340.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal73.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal200.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal280.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal310.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Berry

Season

Mid to late summer

Autumn

Varieties

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

Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York

Seedless Variety

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Color

Rusty brown

Black, Red

Inside Color

Yellowish brown

Magenta

Shape

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Sweetish

Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Mexico

Europe

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-75.5-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Warm to hot climate

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.

According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.

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 States of America

Other Countries

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

Colombia, India, Mexico

Top Importer

China

Top Exporter

Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Sambucus nigra

Synonym

Dragon eye

Sambucus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Viridiplantae

Tracheobionta

Division

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Asteridae

Order

Sapindales

Dipsacales

Family

Sapindaceae

Adoxaceae

Genus

Dimocarpus

Sambucus

Species

D. longan

S. nigra

Generic Group

Moschatel

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Difference Between Longan and Elderberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Elderberry with peel is 83.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Sapindales and Dipsacales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.