Longan

Ugli fruit

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Longan

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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

Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Gives you energy

1.2 Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Skin cleansing

1.3 Hair Benefits

Not Available

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

1.5 Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

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

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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

15.00 g11.00 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.10 g2.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA8.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.30 g1.00 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.09

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcgNA

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mgNA

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.50 mgNA

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.00 mgNA

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mgNA

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mgNA

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcgNA

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg70.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NANA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NANA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NANA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NANA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NANA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.40 gNA

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

266.00 mgNA

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.13 mgNA

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

0.00 mgNA

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

1.00 mgNA

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mgNA

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.05 mgNA

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mgNA

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NANA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mgNA

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcgNA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mgNA

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

0.00 mgNA

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

78.00 gNA

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.50 gNA

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal45.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NANA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA260.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

109.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Citrus

4.2 Season

Mid to late summer

Dry

4.3 Varieties

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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Rusty brown

Orange, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish brown

Creamy Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Succulent

4.9 Taste

Sweetish

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Mexico

Jamaica

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Loamy

4.12.2 Soil pH

5-75.5-6

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Warm

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.

The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

✔ ✘

5.2.3 Spirits

✔ ✘

5.2.4 Cocktails

✔ ✘

5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Thailand

Jamaica

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

NA, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

China

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Thailand

Jamaica

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi

6.2 Synonym

Dragon eye

Tangelo, citrus tangelo

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Viridiplantae

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Tracheophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

Unknown

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Sapindales

7.8 Family

Sapindaceae

Rutaceae

7.9 Genus

Dimocarpus

Citrus

7.10 Species

D. longan

C. reticulata × paradisi

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Longan and Ugli fruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Ugli fruit with peel is 83.00 kcal and 45.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Longan and Ugli fruit 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 Ugli fruit is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.