Longan and Gojiberry
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, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Not Available
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
May interact with some drugs
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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
100 g
Carbs
15.00 g
27
69.21 g
3
Fiber
1.10 g
35
8.00 g
3
Sugar
Not Available
13.00 g
11
Protein
1.30 g
17
14.07 g
1
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
17
0.20
7
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.10 mg
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.50 mg
2
1.30 mg
1
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.00 mg
9
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg
36
0.00 mcg
36
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
19.20 mg
38
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
Not Available
0.00 mg
32
Fat
0.40 g
21
1.00 g
6
Minerals
Potassium
266.00 mg
24
840.00 mg
1
Iron
0.13 mg
99+
9.00 mg
1
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
24.00 mg
4
Calcium
1.00 mg
99+
100.00 mg
1
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
0.00 mg
31
Zinc
0.05 mg
28
2.70 mg
1
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
0.00 mg
99+
Manganese
Not Available
0.00 mg
99+
Copper
0.10 mg
22
2.00 mg
1
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
63.70 mcg
1
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
0.00 mg
16
Water Content
78.00 g
99+
0.00 g
99+
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.00 g
99+
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
83.00 kcal
7
32.00 kcal
36
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
90.00 kcal
6
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
32.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
40.00 kcal
35
Calories in Jam
Not Available
180.00 kcal
29
Calories in Pie
109.00 kcal
99+
240.00 kcal
38
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Mid to late summer
Autumn
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
No Types
Seedless Variety
Not Available
No
Color
Rusty brown
Scarlet red
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Orange
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Tough
Taste
Sweetish
Slightly bitter, Tart
Origin
Mexico
Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
5-7
6.8-8.1
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Cold, Hot
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.
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Lycium barbarum
Synonym
Dragon eye
Wolfberry
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Unknown
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Sapindaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Dimocarpus
Lycium
Species
D. longan
L. barbarum
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Longan and Gojiberry
We might think that Longan and Gojiberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Longan and Gojiberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Longan and Gojiberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Gojiberry with peel is 83.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Longan and Gojiberry belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Longan and Gojiberry is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
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