Longan

Pumpkin

Longan and Pumpkin

Longan

Pumpkin

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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 treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis

Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Not Available

Regulates hair growth

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Kidney and gallbladder diseases

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

Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

15.00 g6.50 g

1 79.18

2.3.1 Fiber

1.10 g0.50 g

0 10.4

2.4.2 Sugar

NA2.76 g

0 63.35

2.5 Protein

1.30 g1.00 g

0.3 14.07

2.5.2 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.15

0.02 0.52

2.6 Vitamins

2.6.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg426.00 mcg

0 426

2.6.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

2.6.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.50 mg0.11 mg

0 1.3

2.6.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.00 mg0.60 mg

0 2.8

2.6.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.6.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.06 mg

0 0.4

2.6.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg16.00 mcg

0 81

2.6.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg9.00 mg

0 228.3

2.6.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.44 mg

0 3.81

2.6.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA1.10 mcg

0 40.3

2.6.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.6.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA0.00 mcg

0 834

2.6.13 Choline

NA0.00 mg

0 14.2

2.7 Fat

0.40 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.8 Minerals

2.8.1 Potassium

266.00 mg340.00 mg

42 840

2.8.2 Iron

0.13 mg0.80 mg

0.06 9

2.8.3 Sodium

0.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.8.4 Calcium

1.00 mg21.00 mg

1 100

2.8.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

2.8.6 Zinc

0.05 mg0.32 mg

0 2.7

2.8.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg44.00 mg

0 113

2.8.8 Manganese

NA0.13 mg

0 3.3

2.8.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.00 mg

0 2

2.8.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

2.9 Fatty Acids

2.9.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg82.22 mg

0 318

2.9.2 Omega 6s

0.00 mg49.00 mg

0 1689

2.10 Sterol

2.10.1 Phytosterol

NA0.00 mg

0 87

2.11 Water Content

78.00 g94.20 g

0 95.23

2.12 Ash

0.50 g1.40 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal26.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA30.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NANA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA34.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal46.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA130.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal244.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Berry

4.2 Season

Mid to late summer

All seasons

4.3 Varieties

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

Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Rusty brown

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish brown

Creamy Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Fibrous

4.9 Taste

Sweetish

Creamy, Soft, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Mexico

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-75.5-7.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Warm to hot climate

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.

The name pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.

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

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

China

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Thailand

China

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Cucurbita maxima

6.2 Synonym

Dragon eye

Cucurbita pepo, Squash

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

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Sapindaceae

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Dimocarpus

Cucurbita

7.10 Species

D. longan

Cucurbita mixta

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Longan and Pumpkin

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Pumpkin with peel is 83.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Pumpkin belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Longan and Pumpkin is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.