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Longan and Pineapple


Pineapple and Longan


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  
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate  

General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis  
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold  

Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots  

Hair Benefits
Not Available  
Prevents hair loss  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth  
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing  

Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain  
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
No  

Lactating Women
Yes  
No  

Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon  
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
15.00 g  
27
13.12 g  
37

Fiber
1.10 g  
35
1.40 g  
32

Sugar
Not Available  
9.85 g  
23

Protein
1.30 g  
17
0.54 g  
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09  
17
0.04  
24

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg  
37
3.00 mcg  
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg  
24
0.08 mg  
10

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.50 mg  
2
0.03 mg  
28

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.00 mg  
9
0.50 mg  
30

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg  
12
0.21 mg  
29

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg  
99+
0.11 mg  
13

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg  
36
18.00 mcg  
17

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg  
32
47.80 mg  
17

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available  
0.02 mg  
99+

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available  
0.70 mcg  
30

Lycopene
Not Available  
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available  
0.00 mcg  
36

Choline
Not Available  
5.50 mg  
23

Fat
0.40 g  
21
0.12 g  
99+

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
266.00 mg  
24
109.00 mg  
99+

Iron
0.13 mg  
99+
0.29 mg  
36

Sodium
0.00 mg  
21
1.00 mg  
20

Calcium
1.00 mg  
99+
13.00 mg  
28

Magnesium
10.00 mg  
25
12.00 mg  
23

Zinc
0.05 mg  
28
0.12 mg  
21

Phosphorus
12.00 mg  
34
8.00 mg  
40

Manganese
Not Available  
0.93 mg  
4

Copper
0.10 mg  
22
0.11 mg  
19

Selenium
0.60 mcg  
10
0.10 mcg  
16

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg  
38
17.00 mg  
27

Omega 6s
0.00 mg  
99+
23.00 mg  
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available  
6.00 mg  
13

Water Content
78.00 g  
99+
86.00 g  
33

Ash
0.50 g  
26
0.22 g  
99+

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
83.00 kcal  
7
Not Available  

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available  
50.00 kcal  
14

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available  
50.00 kcal  
15

Calories in Dried Form
Not Available  
245.00 kcal  
31

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available  
52.00 kcal  
21

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal  
30
53.00 kcal  
27

Calories in Jam
Not Available  
265.00 kcal  
13

Calories in Pie
109.00 kcal  
99+
303.00 kcal  
17

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit, Tropical  
Berry, Tropical  

Season
Mid to late summer  
Autumn  

Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew  
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen  

Seedless Variety
Not Available  
Yes  

Color
Rusty brown  
Yellow  

Inside Color
Yellowish brown  
Yellow  

Shape
Round  
Oval  

Texture
Fleshy  
Juicy  

Taste
Sweetish  
Strong, Sweet, Tart  

Origin
Mexico  
Central America, South America  

Grows on
Trees  
Not Available  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Well-drained  
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained  

Soil pH
5-7  
5.5-6  

Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts  
Hot, Sunny  

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.
  
  • A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
  • Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
  • The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
  • Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Thailand  
Costa Rica  

Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam  
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand  

Top Importer
China  
United States of America  

Top Exporter
Thailand  
Costa Rica  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan  
Ananas comosus  

Synonym
Dragon eye  
Ananas sativus  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Viridiplantae  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Tracheophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Subclass
Rosidae  
Commelinidae  

Order
Sapindales  
Poales  

Family
Sapindaceae  
Bromeliaceae  

Genus
Dimocarpus  
Ananas  

Species
D. longan  
A. comosus  

Generic Group
Not Available  
Pineapple  

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Difference Between Longan and Pineapple

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Pineapple with peel is 83.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Pineapple 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 Pineapple is Sapindales and Poales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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