Longan

Papaya

Longan and Papaya

Longan

Papaya

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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

Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid

General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy

Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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, Don't eat after meal

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.00 g10.82 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.10 g1.70 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

16.50 g7.82 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.30 g0.50 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 mcg47.00 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 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.00 mg0.36 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.19 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.04 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg38.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg62.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.20 mg0.30 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.20 mcg2.60 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg1,828.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-89.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

2.10 mg6.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.26 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

266.00 mg182.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.13 mg0.25 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

0.00 mg8.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

1.00 mg20.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg21.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.05 mg0.08 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

12.00 mg10.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.05 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.11 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.10 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg47.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

0.00 mg11.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg16.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

78.00 g88.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.50 g0.60 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal43.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal43.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal39.28 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal258.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal57.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal57.00 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 kcal220.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Melon, Tree fruit

Season

Mid to late summer

All seasons

Varieties

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

Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786

Seedless Variety

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Color

Rusty brown

Orange, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellowish brown

Orange

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Sweetish

Luscious, Sweet

Origin

Mexico

Mexico, Central America

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-74.5-8

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

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.

Papaya seeds show contraceptive effects in male monkeys.
Their seeds are used as a replacement for black pepper in some nations due to peppery taste.
Papaya is known by funny names like paw paw or papaw and the mamao.

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

India

Other Countries

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

Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria

Top Importer

China

United States of America

Top Exporter

Thailand

Mexico

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Carica papaya

Synonym

Dragon eye

Carica Papaya

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Viridiplantae

Tracheobionta

Division

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Sapindales

Brassicales

Family

Sapindaceae

Caricaceae

Genus

Dimocarpus

Carica

Species

D. longan

C. papaya

Generic Group

Papaya

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Difference Between Longan and Papaya

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Papaya with peel is 83.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Papaya 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 Papaya is Sapindales and Brassicales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.