Longan

Rambutan

Longan and Rambutan

Longan

Rambutan

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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

Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones

General Benefits

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

Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney

Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hydrates skin

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing

Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.00 g15.70 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.10 g2.80 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

16.50 g15.70 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.30 g1.00 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 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.50 mg0.07 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.00 mg0.79 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.00 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg0.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.20 mg0.00 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.20 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

2.10 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

266.00 mg138.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.13 mg1.90 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

0.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

1.00 mg20.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.05 mg1.00 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

12.00 mg15.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.05 mg0.00 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.00 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 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg0.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

78.00 g79.50 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.50 g0.30 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal69.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal68.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal0.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal150.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal82.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal105.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal250.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal290.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Mid to late summer

Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring

Varieties

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

Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus

Seedless Variety

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Color

Rusty brown

Coral red, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellowish brown

Greyish-white

Shape

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Sweetish

Sour, Sweet

Origin

Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Clay, Loam

Soil pH

5-75.5-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Humid

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.

Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
It makes the best hair mask.
Seeds are edible and healthy too.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Thailand

Other Countries

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

Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka

Top Importer

China

Singapore

Top Exporter

Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Nephelium lappaceum

Synonym

Dragon eye

Rambota

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Viridiplantae

Tracheobionta

Division

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Sapindales

Family

Sapindaceae

Genus

Dimocarpus

Nephelium

Species

D. longan

N. lappaceum

Generic Group

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Difference Between Longan and Rambutan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Rambutan with peel is 83.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Rambutan 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 Rambutan is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.