Longan

Lychee

Longan and Lychee

Longan

Lychee

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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

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes

General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.00 g16.53 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.10 g1.30 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

16.50 g15.23 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.30 g0.83 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.05

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 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.50 mg0.07 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.00 mg0.60 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.00 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg14.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg71.50 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.20 mg0.07 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.20 mcg0.40 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

2.10 mg7.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.44 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

266.00 mg171.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.13 mg0.13 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

0.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

1.00 mg5.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.05 mg0.07 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

12.00 mg31.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.05 mg0.06 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.15 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 mg65.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

0.00 mg67.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg8.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

78.00 g81.76 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.50 g0.44 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal66.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal66.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal77.73 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal277.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal91.00 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 kcal260.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal280.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Mid to late summer

Spring, Summer

Varieties

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

Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal

Seedless Variety

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Color

Rusty brown

Bright red, Pink red

Inside Color

Yellowish brown

Greyish-white

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Sweetish

Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Mexico

China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-75.5-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, 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.

The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Thailand

China

Other Countries

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

Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America

Top Importer

China

Hong Kong

Top Exporter

Thailand

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Litchi chinensis

Synonym

Dragon eye

Nephelium litchi

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Viridiplantae

Tracheobionta

Division

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Sapindales

Family

Sapindaceae

Genus

Dimocarpus

Litchi

Species

D. longan

L. chinensis

Generic Group

Soapberry

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Difference Between Longan and Lychee

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Lychee with peel is 83.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Lychee 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 Lychee is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.