Longan

Watermelon

Longan and Watermelon

Longan

Watermelon

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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

Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting

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

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.00 g7.55 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.10 g0.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

16.50 g6.20 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.30 g0.61 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 mcg28.00 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 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.00 mg0.18 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.22 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.05 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg8.10 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.20 mg0.05 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.20 mcg0.10 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg4,532.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-8.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

2.10 mg4.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.15 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

266.00 mg112.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.13 mg0.24 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

0.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

1.00 mg7.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

12.00 mg11.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.05 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.04 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

0.00 mg50.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg2.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

78.00 g91.45 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.50 g0.25 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal30.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal30.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal30.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal340.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal30.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal30.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal252.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal150.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Berry, Melon

Season

Mid to late summer

Summer

Varieties

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

Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan

Seedless Variety

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Color

Rusty brown

Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White

Inside Color

Yellowish brown

Red

Shape

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Crispy

Taste

Sweetish

Sweet

Origin

Mexico

Southern Africa

Grows on

Trees

Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-76-6.8

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Dry, Hot

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.

Watermelon contain 91% of water.
In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.

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

China

Other Countries

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

Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

China

Germany

Top Exporter

Thailand

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Citrullus Lanatus

Synonym

Dragon eye

Citrullus vulgaris

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Viridiplantae

Tracheobionta

Division

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Sapindales

Cucurbitales

Family

Sapindaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Dimocarpus

Citrullus

Species

D. longan

C. lanatus

Generic Group

Gourd

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Difference Between Longan and Watermelon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Watermelon with peel is 83.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Watermelon 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 Watermelon is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.