Longan

Japanese Persimmon

Longan and Japanese Persimmon

Longan

Japanese Persimmon

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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, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation

1.2 Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

1.3 Hair Benefits

Not Available

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

1.5 Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level

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

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, 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 g18.59 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.10 g3.60 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA12.53 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.30 g0.58 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.03

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg81.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.50 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.00 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mgNA

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg7.50 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.73 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA2.60 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA159.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA834.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.40 g0.19 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

266.00 mg161.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.13 mg0.15 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

0.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

1.00 mg8.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg9.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.05 mg0.11 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg17.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NA0.36 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.11 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg4.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

0.00 mg39.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA4.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

78.00 g80.32 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.50 g0.33 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal70.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA274.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal90.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA345.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal284.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Berry, Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Mid to late summer

Autumn, Winter

4.3 Varieties

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

Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Rusty brown

Orange, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish brown

Orange

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweetish

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Mexico

Burma, China, India, Japan

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-76.5-7.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Can tolerate wide range of climates

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.

Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.

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

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

China

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Thailand

Japan

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Diospyros kaki

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

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Sapindales

Ericales

7.8 Family

Sapindaceae

Ebenaceae

7.9 Genus

Dimocarpus

Diospyros

7.10 Species

D. longan

D. kaki

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Longan and Japanese Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 83.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Longan and Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.