Longan

Olive

Longan and Olive

Longan

Olive

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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, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain

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

Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.00 g3.84 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.10 g3.30 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

16.50 g0.54 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.30 g1.03 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.26

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg20.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.50 mg0.01 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.00 mg0.24 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.02 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.03 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg0.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.20 mg3.81 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.20 mcg1.40 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-510.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

2.10 mg14.20 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g15.32 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

266.00 mg42.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.13 mg0.49 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

0.00 mg1,556.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

1.00 mg52.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg11.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.05 mg0.04 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

12.00 mg4.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.05 mg0.00 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.12 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.90 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg92.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

0.00 mg1,215.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg22.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

78.00 g75.28 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.50 g4.53 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal115.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal115.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal-

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal467.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal119.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal60.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Tree fruit

Season

Mid to late summer

Spring, Summer

Varieties

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

Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine

Seedless Variety

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Color

Rusty brown

Black, Green, Purple, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellowish brown

Brown

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Sweetish

Bitter

Origin

Mexico

Eastern Mediterranean Region

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Soil pH

5-77-8

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Warm to hot climate

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.

In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.

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

Spain

Other Countries

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

Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey

Top Importer

China

United States of America

Top Exporter

Thailand

Italy

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Olea europaea

Synonym

Dragon eye

Olea europaea

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Viridiplantae

Tracheobionta

Division

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Sapindales

Lamiales

Family

Sapindaceae

Oleaceae

Genus

Dimocarpus

Olea

Species

D. longan

O. europaea

Generic Group

Olive

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Difference Between Longan and Olive

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Olive with peel is 83.00 kcal and 115.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 115.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Olive belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Longan and Olive is Sapindales and Lamiales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Olive belongs to Oleaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.