Longan and Strawberry
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 depressant, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Not Available
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Chest pains, Eczema, Hives inside the cheeks, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.00 g
27
7.68 g
99+
Fiber
1.10 g
35
2.00 g
26
Sugar
Not Available
4.89 g
99+
Protein
1.30 g
17
0.67 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
17
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
1.00 mcg
36
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.02 mg
35
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.50 mg
2
0.02 mg
36
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.00 mg
9
0.39 mg
37
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.13 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.05 mg
38
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg
36
24.00 mcg
10
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
58.80 mg
13
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.29 mg
24
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
2.20 mcg
26
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
26.00 mcg
27
Choline
Not Available
5.70 mg
21
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
266.00 mg
24
153.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.13 mg
99+
0.41 mg
28
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
1.00 mg
99+
16.00 mg
25
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.05 mg
28
0.14 mg
19
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
24.00 mg
21
Manganese
Not Available
0.39 mg
10
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.05 mg
99+
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
65.00 mg
12
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
90.00 mg
21
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
12.00 mg
7
Water Content
78.00 g
99+
90.95 g
8
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
83.00 kcal
7
33.00 kcal
35
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
35.00 kcal
25
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
375.00 kcal
7
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
92.00 kcal
7
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
Not Available
Calories in Pie
109.00 kcal
99+
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Mid to late summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Allstar, Annapolis, Cavendish, Chandler, Earliglow, Flavorfest, Honeoye, Jewel, Northeaster, San Andreas, Seascape, Tribute and Tristar
Seedless Variety
Not Available
No
Color
Rusty brown
Bright red
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Pink
Shape
Round
Conical
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweetish
Sour-Sweet
Origin
Mexico
Europe
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam
Soil pH
5-7
6-6.5
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.
- Strawberry is the only fruit with seeds on its covering.
- Belgium has a museum dedicated to strawberries.
- Americans eat almost 3.4 pounds of fresh strawberries each year.
- They are believed to be an aphrodisiac.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Thailand
United States of America
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Egypt, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
China
Canada
Top Exporter
Thailand
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Fragaria Ananassa
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
Rosales
Family
Sapindaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Dimocarpus
Fragaria
Species
D. longan
F. ananassa
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Longan and Strawberry
We might think that Longan and Strawberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Longan and Strawberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Longan and Strawberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Strawberry with peel is 83.00 kcal and 33.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Longan and Strawberry 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 Strawberry is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Strawberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Strawberry belongs to Fragaria genus of F. ananassa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
