Longan

Sour Cherry

Longan and Sour Cherry

Longan

Sour Cherry

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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 prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid

1.2 Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots

1.3 Hair Benefits

Not Available

Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas

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

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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

15.00 g12.20 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.10 g1.60 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA8.50 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.30 g1.00 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.08

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg64.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.50 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.00 mg0.40 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.14 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.04 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg10.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.07 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA2.10 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA85.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA6.10 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.40 g0.30 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

266.00 mg173.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.13 mg0.32 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

0.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

1.00 mg16.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg9.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg15.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NA0.11 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg44.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

0.00 mg46.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

78.00 g86.13 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.50 g0.40 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal50.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA46.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA350.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA75.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal52.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal390.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Mid to late summer

Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Rusty brown

Red

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish brown

Red

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Crunchy

4.9 Taste

Sweetish

Sweet-Sour

4.10 Origin

Mexico

Europe, Western Asia

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Sandy

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-75.5-8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Cold

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.

Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.

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

Turkey

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

China

Germany

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Thailand

Poland

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Prunus cerasus

6.2 Synonym

Dragon eye

Not Available

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

7.7 Order

Sapindales

Rosales

7.8 Family

Sapindaceae

Rosaceae

7.9 Genus

Dimocarpus

Prunus

7.10 Species

D. longan

P. cerasus

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Rose

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Difference Between Longan and Sour Cherry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Sour Cherry with peel is 83.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Longan and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.