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Longan and Pink Grapefruit

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, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

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Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

15.00 g10.70 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.10 g1.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

16.50 g6.90 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.30 g0.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.07
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg58.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.04 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 mg0.20 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.26 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.05 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg13.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg31.20 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.20 mg0.13 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.20 mcg0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg1,419.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-5.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

2.10 mg7.70 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.14 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

266.00 mg135.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.13 mg0.08 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

1.00 mg22.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg9.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.05 mg0.07 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

12.00 mg18.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.05 mg0.02 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.03 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 mg8.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

0.00 mg29.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg15.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

78.00 g88.06 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.50 g0.36 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal42.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal42.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal31.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal326.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal32.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal39.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal320.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus, Tree fruit

Season

Mid to late summer
All seasons

Varieties

Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby

Seedless Variety

Color

Rusty brown
Pink, Red

Inside Color

Yellowish brown
Pink

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Fleshy
Succulent

Taste

Sweetish
Sweet, Tangy

Origin

Mexico
Barbados

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-76-8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Humid, Warm

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.
  • Grapefruit is used to protect wooden tools due to its anti-fungal properties.
  • It grows in clusters as grapes & hence called as grapefruit.
  • This fruit tastes delicious when paired with fish, e.g. in fish salads.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Thailand
China

Other Countries

Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

China
Japan

Top Exporter

Thailand
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan
Citrus paradisi

Synonym

Dragon eye
Citrus Paradisi

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta

Division

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Sapindales
Sapindales

Family

Sapindaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Dimocarpus
Citrus

Species

D. longan
C. × paradisi

Generic Group

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Citrus fruit

Difference Between Longan and Pink Grapefruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Pink Grapefruit with peel is 83.00 kcal and 42.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 42.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Pink Grapefruit 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 Pink Grapefruit is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.