Longan

Lemon

Longan and Lemon

Longan

Lemon

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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

Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

1.2 Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Not Available

Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling

1.5 Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn

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, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

15.00 g9.30 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.10 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA2.50 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.30 g1.10 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.12

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.04 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 mg0.19 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.08 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg53.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA11.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA5.10 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.40 g0.30 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

266.00 mg138.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.13 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

0.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

1.00 mg26.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg8.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.05 mg0.06 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg16.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NA0.03 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.04 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg26.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

0.00 mg63.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

78.00 g88.98 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.50 g0.30 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcalNA

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA29.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA22.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA267.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA21.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal22.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA250.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal285.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Citrus, Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Mid to late summer

All seasons

4.3 Varieties

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

Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Rusty brown

Yellow, Yellowish-orange

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish brown

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Succulent

4.9 Taste

Sweetish

Sour

4.10 Origin

Mexico

China, India

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-75.5-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Hot, Sunny

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.

Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.

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

Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

China

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Thailand

Mexico

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Citrus limon

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

7.7 Order

Sapindales

7.8 Family

Sapindaceae

Rutaceae

7.9 Genus

Dimocarpus

Citrus

7.10 Species

D. longan

C. limon

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Longan and Lemon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Lemon with peel is 83.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Lemon 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 Lemon is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.