Longan and Ugli fruit
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
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Gives you energy
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Skin cleansing
Hair Benefits
Not Available
NA
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
NA
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.00 g
27
11.00 g
99+
Fiber
1.10 g
35
2.00 g
26
Sugar
Not Available
8.00 g
36
Protein
1.30 g
17
1.00 g
25
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
17
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.50 mg
2
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.00 mg
9
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
70.00 mg
8
Fat
0.40 g
21
Not Available
Minerals
Potassium
266.00 mg
24
Not Available
Iron
0.13 mg
99+
Not Available
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
Not Available
Calcium
1.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
Not Available
Zinc
0.05 mg
28
Not Available
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
Not Available
Copper
0.10 mg
22
Not Available
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
Not Available
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
78.00 g
99+
Not Available
Ash
0.50 g
26
Not Available
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
83.00 kcal
7
45.00 kcal
28
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
Not Available
260.00 kcal
14
Calories in Pie
109.00 kcal
99+
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus
Season
Mid to late summer
Dry
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
NA
Seedless Variety
Not Available
No
Color
Rusty brown
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Creamy Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Sweetish
Sweet
Origin
Mexico
Jamaica
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loamy
Soil pH
5-7
5.5-6
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Warm
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 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Thailand
Jamaica
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
NA, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Europe
Top Exporter
Thailand
Jamaica
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Dragon eye
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Sapindaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Dimocarpus
Citrus
Species
D. longan
C. reticulata × paradisi
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
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 and 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.
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