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Longan and Purple Mangosteen

Longan
Purple Mangosteen
Purple Mangosteen and Longan


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
-  
-  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth  
-  
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain  
-  
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  
37
2.30 g  
26
Sugar
16.50 g  
7
15.60 g  
10
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  
39
10.00 mcg  
29
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  
14
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+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.20 mg  
34
0.21 mg  
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.20 mcg  
32
0.50 mcg  
37
Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
-  
-  
Choline
2.10 mg  
36
7.60 mg  
16
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  
99+
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
0.05 mg  
99+
0.10 mg  
35
Copper
0.10 mg  
22
0.07 mg  
33
Selenium
0.60 mcg  
10
0.30 mcg  
14
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
0.00 mg  
99+
-  
Omega 6s
0.00 mg  
99+
10.00 mg  
99+
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
9.00 mg  
19
-  
Water Content
78.00 g  
99+
81.00 g  
99+
Ash
0.50 g  
27
0.70 g  
16
Calories
Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
83.00 kcal  
13
63.00 kcal  
24
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
60.00 kcal  
25
73.00 kcal  
17
Calories in Frozen Form
60.00 kcal  
24
73.00 kcal  
16
Calories in Dried Form
283.00 kcal  
28
316.00 kcal  
20
Calories in Canned Form
60.00 kcal  
27
73.00 kcal  
21
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal  
31
65.00 kcal  
20
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal  
19
220.00 kcal  
24
Calories in Pie
109.00 kcal  
99+
300.00 kcal  
20
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
-  
No  
Color
Rusty brown  
Purple  
Inside Color
Yellowish brown  
White  
Shape
Round  
Round  
Texture
Fleshy  
Juicy  
Taste
Sweetish  
-  
Origin
Mexico  
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands  
Grows on
Trees  
Trees  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Well-drained  
-  
Soil pH
5-7  
5-6  
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts  
-  
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.
  
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes  
Yes  
Beer
Yes  
Yes  
Spirits
Yes  
No  
Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Thailand  
-  
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam  
-  
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  
-  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
-  
Subclass
Rosidae  
Dillenhidae  
Order
Sapindales  
Malpighiales  
Family
Sapindaceae  
Clusiaceae  
Genus
Dimocarpus  
Garcinia  
Species
D. longan  
G. mangostana  
Generic Group
-  
-  
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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 60.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Purple Mangosteen 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 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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