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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 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

General Benefits

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

Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

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Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon
As a snack in the late afternoon

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

15.00 g15.00 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.10 g1.10 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

16.50 g16.50 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.30 g1.30 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.09
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.50 mg0.50 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.00 mg1.00 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg28.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.20 mg0.20 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.20 mcg1.20 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

--
0 834
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Choline

2.10 mg2.10 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

266.00 mg266.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.13 mg0.13 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

1.00 mg1.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.05 mg0.05 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

12.00 mg12.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.05 mg0.05 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg9.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

78.00 g78.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.50 g0.50 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal83.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal60.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal60.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal283.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal109.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Mid to late summer
Mid to late summer

Varieties

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

Seedless Variety

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Color

Rusty brown
Rusty brown

Inside Color

Yellowish brown
Yellowish brown

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Fleshy
Fleshy

Taste

Sweetish
Sweetish

Origin

Mexico
Mexico

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

5-75-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

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.
  • 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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Thailand
Thailand

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

China
China

Top Exporter

Thailand
Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan
Dimocarpus longan

Synonym

Dragon eye
Dragon eye

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Viridiplantae
Viridiplantae

Division

Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Sapindales
Sapindales

Family

Sapindaceae
Sapindaceae

Genus

Dimocarpus
Dimocarpus

Species

D. longan
D. longan

Generic Group

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Difference Between Longan and Longan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Longan with peel is 83.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Longan 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 Longan is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.