Longan

Papaya

Longan and Papaya

Longan

Papaya

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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

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

1.1.1 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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

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

1.3 Hair Benefits

Not Available

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

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy

1.5 Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

15.00 g10.82 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.10 g1.70 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA7.82 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.30 g0.50 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.05

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg47.00 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 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.00 mg0.36 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.19 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.04 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg38.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg62.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.30 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA2.60 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA1,828.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA89.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA6.10 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.40 g0.26 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

266.00 mg182.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.13 mg0.25 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

0.00 mg8.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

1.00 mg20.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg21.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.05 mg0.08 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg10.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NA0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.11 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.10 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg47.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

0.00 mg11.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

78.00 g88.00 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.50 g0.60 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcalNA

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA43.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA39.28 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA258.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA57.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal57.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA260.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal220.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Melon, Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Mid to late summer

All seasons

4.3 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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Rusty brown

Orange, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish brown

Orange

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Sweetish

Luscious, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Mexico

Mexico, Central America

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-74.5-8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Warm, Without frosts

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.

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.

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

India

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria

5.3.3 Top Importer

China

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Thailand

Mexico

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Carica papaya

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

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Sapindales

Brassicales

7.8 Family

Sapindaceae

Caricaceae

7.9 Genus

Dimocarpus

Carica

7.10 Species

D. longan

C. papaya

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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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 Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available 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.