Longan

Plum

Longan and Plum

Longan

Plum

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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, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes

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, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

1.2 Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

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

1.3 Hair Benefits

Not Available

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Allergic reaction

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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

15.00 g11.42 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.10 g1.40 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA9.92 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.30 g0.70 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.06

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg17.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.03 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 mg0.42 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.14 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 mcg5.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg9.50 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.26 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA6.40 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA73.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA1.90 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.40 g0.28 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

266.00 mg157.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.13 mg0.17 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

1.00 mg6.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg7.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg16.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NA0.05 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.06 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

0.00 mg44.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA7.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

78.00 g87.02 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.50 g0.40 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal46.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA49.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA240.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA63.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal71.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA310.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal294.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Mid to late summer

Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Rusty brown

Pink, Purple, Red

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish brown

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Grainy

4.9 Taste

Sweetish

Juicy, Sweet, Tart

4.10 Origin

Mexico

Caucasus

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Clay, Loam, Sandy loam

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-75.5-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Cold

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 china, plums are used for production of wine.
A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.

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

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

China

United Kingdom

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Thailand

Chile

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Prunus domestica

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

Rosales

7.8 Family

Sapindaceae

Rosaceae

7.9 Genus

Dimocarpus

Prunus

7.10 Species

D. longan

P. domestica

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Rose

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Difference Between Longan and Plum

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Plum with peel is 83.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Longan and Plum 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 Plum is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Plum belongs to Rosaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.