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Longan and Miracle fruit

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
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Has taste modifying effect
1.2 Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
NA
1.3 Hair Benefits
Not Available
NA
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Itching, Skin rash
1.5 Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
96% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
96% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
1.6.2 Lactating Women
78% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
78% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
1.7 Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
Raisin
15.00 g
Rank: 27 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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2.2.1 Fiber
Passionfruit
1.10 g
Rank: 35 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Blackberry
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2.2.2 Sugar
Date
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Bilberry
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2.3 Protein
Gojiberry
1.30 g
Rank: 17 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Apple
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2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
Tamarillo
0.09
Rank: 17 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
Pumpkin
0.00 mcg
Rank: 37 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Pomegranate
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2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Tamarind
0.04 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Apple
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2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Gojiberry
0.50 mg
Rank: 2 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Apple
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2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Physalis
1.00 mg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Avocado
0.30 mg
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Lychee
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2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Banana
0.00 mg
Rank: 52 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Apple
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2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Avocado
0.00 mcg
Rank: 36 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Guava
28.00 mg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
1.33 mg
Rank: 70 (Overall)
Olive
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2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Olive
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.78 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Green Kiwi
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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2.4.11 Lycopene
Guava
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Avocado
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2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Pineapple
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2.4.13 Choline
Avocado
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.5 Fat
Coconut
0.40 g
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: 100 (Overall)
Physalis
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2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
Gojiberry
266.00 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Olive
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2.6.2 Iron
Gojiberry
0.13 mg
Rank: 50 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
White Grapefruit
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2.6.3 Sodium
Olive
0.00 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Orange
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2.6.4 Calcium
Gojiberry
1.00 mg
Rank: 44 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Longan
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2.6.5 Magnesium
Tamarind
10.00 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.6.6 Zinc
Gojiberry
0.05 mg
Rank: 28 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.7 Phosphorus
Coconut
12.00 mg
Rank: 34 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.6.8 Manganese
Bilberry
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.9 Copper
Gojiberry
0.10 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.10 Selenium
Gojiberry
0.60 mcg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Apple
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2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
Cherimoya
0.00 mg
Rank: 38 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Watermelon
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2.7.2 Omega 6s
Avocado
0.00 mg
Rank: 54 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Jambul
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2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
Avocado
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Jambul
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2.9 Water Content
Cucumber
78.00 g
Rank: 61 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Gojiberry
2.10 Ash
Bilberry
0.50 g
Rank: 26 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Gojiberry
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3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Raisin
83.00 kcal
Rank: 7 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Cucumber
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3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Coconut
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Cucumber
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3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
Tamarind
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Rambutan
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3.5 Calories in Dried Form
Feijoa
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Gojiberry
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3.6 Calories in Canned Form
Coconut
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Tomato
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3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
Date
50.00 kcal
Rank: 30 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Tomato
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3.7.2 Calories in Jam
Huckleberry
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Clementine
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3.7.3 Calories in Pie
Fig
109.00 kcal
Rank: 49 (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Breadfruit
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4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
4.2 Season
Mid to late summer
Monsoon
4.3 Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
4.4 Seedless Variety
Not Available
26% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
4.5 Color
Rusty brown
Dark red
4.6 Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Greyish-white
4.7 Shape
Round
Oval
4.8 Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
4.9 Taste
Sweetish
NA, Sweet
4.10 Origin
Mexico
West Africa
4.11 Grows on
Trees
Trees
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
5-7
4.5-5.8
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Rainfall
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.
  • The name 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
  • When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
  • It is also used as natural sweetener.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
92% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
92% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.2.2 Beer
89% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
89% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.2.3 Spirits
83% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
83% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.2.4 Cocktails
97% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
97% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
Thailand
NA
5.3.2 Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
NA
5.3.3 Top Importer
China
Not Available
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Thailand
United States of America
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Synsepalum Dulcificum
6.2 Synonym
Dragon eye
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Tracheophyta
NA
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
NA
7.6 Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
7.7 Order
Sapindales
Ericales
7.8 Family
Sapindaceae
Sapotaceae
7.9 Genus
Dimocarpus
Synsepalum
7.10 Species
D. longan
S. dulcificum
7.11 Generic Group
Not Available
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Difference Between Longan and Miracle fruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Miracle fruit with peel is 83.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Longan and Miracle fruit 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 Miracle fruit is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.