Longan

Sour Cherry

Longan and Sour Cherry

Longan

Sour Cherry

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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

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

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

Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

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

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

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

Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas

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

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

Carbs

15.00 g12.20 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.10 g1.60 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

16.50 g8.50 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

0.090.08

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg64.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.50 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.00 mg0.40 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.14 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.04 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg10.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.20 mg0.07 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.20 mcg2.10 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-85.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

2.10 mg6.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.30 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

266.00 mg173.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.13 mg0.32 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

0.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

1.00 mg16.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg9.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

12.00 mg15.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.05 mg0.11 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.10 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 mg44.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

0.00 mg46.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg12.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

78.00 g86.13 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.50 g0.40 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal50.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal50.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal46.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal350.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal75.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal52.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal390.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Tree fruit

Season

Mid to late summer

Summer

Varieties

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

Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian

Seedless Variety

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Color

Rusty brown

Red

Inside Color

Yellowish brown

Red

Shape

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Crunchy

Taste

Sweetish

Sweet-Sour

Origin

Mexico

Europe, Western Asia

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Sandy

Soil pH

5-75.5-8

3.5 10

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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.

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.

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

Turkey

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

Top Importer

China

Germany

Top Exporter

Thailand

Poland

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Prunus cerasus

Synonym

Dragon eye

Prunus Cerasus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Viridiplantae

Tracheobionta

Division

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Sapindales

Rosales

Family

Sapindaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Dimocarpus

Prunus

Species

D. longan

P. cerasus

Generic Group

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 60.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal 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.