Longan and Grape
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, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of migraine
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Not Available
Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Might slow down the process of blood clotting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
No
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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
100 g
Carbs
15.00 g
27
18.10 g
17
Fiber
1.10 g
35
0.90 g
37
Sugar
Not Available
15.48 g
7
Protein
1.30 g
17
0.72 g
40
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
17
0.04
24
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.07 mg
12
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.50 mg
2
0.07 mg
12
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.00 mg
9
0.19 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.05 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.09 mg
17
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg
36
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
3.20 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.19 mg
30
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
14.60 mcg
7
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
72.00 mcg
20
Choline
Not Available
5.60 mg
22
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.16 g
37
Minerals
Potassium
266.00 mg
24
191.00 mg
39
Iron
0.13 mg
99+
0.36 mg
31
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
1.00 mg
99+
10.00 mg
34
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
7.00 mg
28
Zinc
0.05 mg
28
0.07 mg
26
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
20.00 mg
25
Manganese
Not Available
0.07 mg
37
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.13 mg
15
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
11.00 mg
29
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
37.00 mg
39
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
4.00 mg
14
Water Content
78.00 g
99+
80.50 g
99+
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
83.00 kcal
7
69.00 kcal
14
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
104.00 kcal
4
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
250.00 kcal
29
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
76.00 kcal
12
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
61.00 kcal
21
Calories in Jam
Not Available
260.00 kcal
14
Calories in Pie
109.00 kcal
99+
283.00 kcal
26
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Mid to late summer
Autumn, Summer
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz and Zinfandel
Seedless Variety
Not Available
Yes
Color
Rusty brown
Green, Red
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Light Green
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweetish
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Mexico
Western Asia, Central Europe
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
5-7
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Warm
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.
- If left alone, a grapevine can spread 50 feet and even more.
- There are more than 8,000 varieties of grape worldwide.
- They are available in 7 different colors: red, green, white, black, purple, blue and golden.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Thailand
Spain
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Chile, France, Iran, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Chile
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Vitis vinifera
Synonym
Dragon eye
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Vitales
Family
Sapindaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Dimocarpus
Vitis
Species
D. longan
Vitis vinifera
Generic Group
Not Available
Grape
Difference Between Longan and Grape
We might think that Longan and Grape are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Longan and Grape Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Longan and Grape is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Grape with peel is 83.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Longan and Grape 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 Grape is Sapindales and Vitales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Grape belongs to Vitaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Grape belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
