Longan

Fig

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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, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Not Available

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands

1.5 Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

15.00 g19.20 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.10 g2.90 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA16.30 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.30 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.04

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg7.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.06 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.50 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.00 mg0.40 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.11 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg2.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.11 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA4.70 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA9.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA4.70 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.40 g0.30 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

266.00 mg232.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.13 mg0.37 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

0.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

1.00 mg35.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg17.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.05 mg0.15 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg14.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NA0.13 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.07 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.20 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

0.00 mg144.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA31.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

78.00 g79.11 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.50 g0.66 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal74.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA71.42 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA249.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA69.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal65.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA360.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal450.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Mid to late summer

Summer, Winter

4.3 Varieties

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

Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Rusty brown

Green, Purple, Red

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish brown

Pink

4.7 Shape

Round

Conical

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Sweetish

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Mexico

Western Asia

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-75-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Dry, 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.

Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.

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

Turkey

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

China

France

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Thailand

Turkey

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Ficus carica

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

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

Alismidae

7.7 Order

Sapindales

Rosales

7.8 Family

Sapindaceae

Moraceae

7.9 Genus

Dimocarpus

Ficus

7.10 Species

D. longan

Ficus carica

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Mulberry

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Difference Between Longan and Fig

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Fig with peel is 83.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Longan and Fig 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 Fig is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.