Longan

Olive

Longan and Olive

Longan

Olive

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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

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

1.1.1 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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Not Available

Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

1.5 Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain

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

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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

15.00 g3.84 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.10 g3.30 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA0.54 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.30 g1.03 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.26

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg20.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.50 mg0.01 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.00 mg0.24 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.02 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.03 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg0.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA3.81 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA1.40 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA510.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA14.20 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.40 g15.32 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

266.00 mg42.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.13 mg0.49 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

0.00 mg1,556.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

1.00 mg52.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg11.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.05 mg0.04 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg4.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NA0.00 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.12 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.90 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg92.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

0.00 mg1,215.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

78.00 g75.28 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.50 g4.53 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal115.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA467.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA119.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal60.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Mid to late summer

Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Rusty brown

Black, Green, Purple, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish brown

Brown

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Sweetish

Bitter

4.10 Origin

Mexico

Eastern Mediterranean Region

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-77-8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Warm to hot climate

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.

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.

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

Spain

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

China

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Thailand

Italy

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Olea europaea

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

Lamiales

7.8 Family

Sapindaceae

Oleaceae

7.9 Genus

Dimocarpus

Olea

7.10 Species

D. longan

O. europaea

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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 Not Available and Not Available 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.