Longan and Purple Mangosteen
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
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Not Available
NA
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
NA
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
NA
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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 g
27
15.60 g
23
Fiber
1.10 g
35
Not Available
Protein
1.30 g
17
0.50 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
17
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
10.00 mcg
27
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.05 mg
18
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.50 mg
2
0.05 mg
18
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.00 mg
9
0.29 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg
36
0.03 mcg
35
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
7.20 mg
99+
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
266.00 mg
24
48.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.13 mg
99+
0.17 mg
99+
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
7.00 mg
12
Calcium
1.00 mg
99+
5.49 mg
40
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
13.90 mg
21
Zinc
0.05 mg
28
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
9.21 mg
38
Manganese
Not Available
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.07 mg
33
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
Not Available
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
78.00 g
99+
81.00 g
99+
Ash
0.50 g
26
Not Available
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
83.00 kcal
7
63.00 kcal
16
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
73.00 kcal
14
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
65.00 kcal
19
Calories in Jam
Not Available
220.00 kcal
24
Calories in Pie
109.00 kcal
99+
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tropical
Season
Mid to late summer
Winter
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Seedless Variety
Not Available
No
Color
Rusty brown
Purple
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweetish
NA
Origin
Mexico
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
NA
Soil pH
5-7
5-6
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
NA
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.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Thailand
NA
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
NA
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Thailand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Dragon eye
Garcinia mangostana
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Sapindaceae
Clusiaceae
Genus
Dimocarpus
Garcinia
Species
D. longan
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Longan and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Longan and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Longan and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Longan and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 83.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Longan and Purple Mangosteen belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Longan and Purple Mangosteen is Sapindales and Malpighiales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
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