Longan and Red Currant
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, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Not Available
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.00 g
27
13.80 g
34
Fiber
1.10 g
35
4.30 g
13
Sugar
Not Available
7.37 g
40
Protein
1.30 g
17
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
17
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.50 mg
2
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.00 mg
9
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.06 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.07 mg
24
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg
36
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
41.00 mg
20
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
11.00 mcg
8
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
47.00 mcg
22
Choline
Not Available
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
266.00 mg
24
275.00 mg
22
Iron
0.13 mg
99+
1.00 mg
13
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
1.00 mg
99+
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.05 mg
28
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
44.00 mg
7
Manganese
Not Available
0.19 mg
20
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.11 mg
20
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
35.00 mg
20
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
53.00 mg
31
Sterol
Water Content
78.00 g
99+
83.95 g
99+
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
83.00 kcal
7
56.00 kcal
20
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
308.00 kcal
16
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
Not Available
165.00 kcal
31
Calories in Pie
109.00 kcal
99+
260.00 kcal
32
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Mid to late summer
Summer
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Seedless Variety
Not Available
No
Color
Rusty brown
Red
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweetish
Sour, Tart
Origin
Mexico
Europe
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-7
6-7
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.
- The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
- Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
- There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Thailand
Russia
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
China
Germany
Top Exporter
Thailand
Russia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Dragon eye
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Saxifragales
Family
Sapindaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Dimocarpus
Ribes
Species
D. longan
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Not Available
Saxifrage
Difference Between Longan and Red Currant
We might think that Longan and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Longan and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Longan and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Red Currant with peel is 83.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Longan and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Sapindales and Saxifragales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
