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

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

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, 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, 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 g11.42 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.10 g1.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

16.50 g9.92 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.30 g0.70 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.06
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg17.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.03 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 mg0.42 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.14 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.03 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg9.50 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.20 mg0.26 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.20 mcg6.40 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-73.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

2.10 mg1.90 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.28 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

266.00 mg157.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.13 mg0.17 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

1.00 mg6.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg7.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.05 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

12.00 mg16.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.05 mg0.05 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.06 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

0.00 mg44.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg7.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

78.00 g87.02 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.50 g0.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal46.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal46.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal49.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal240.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal71.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal310.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal294.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit

Season

Mid to late summer
Summer

Varieties

Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage

Seedless Variety

Color

Rusty brown
Pink, Purple, Red

Inside Color

Yellowish brown
Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Fleshy
Grainy

Taste

Sweetish
Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Origin

Mexico
Caucasus

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam

Soil pH

5-75.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Cold

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.
  • 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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Thailand
China

Other Countries

Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

China
United Kingdom

Top Exporter

Thailand
Chile

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan
Prunus domestica

Synonym

Dragon eye
Prunus domestica

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta

Division

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Sapindales
Rosales

Family

Sapindaceae
Rosaceae

Genus

Dimocarpus
Prunus

Species

D. longan
P. domestica

Generic Group

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Rose

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 60.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal 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.