Lychee

Longan

Lychee and Longan

Lychee

Longan

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes

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

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes

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

Side Effects

May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach

As a snack in the late afternoon

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

16.53 g15.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.30 g1.10 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

15.23 g16.50 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.83 g1.30 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.09

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg0.50 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg1.00 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.00 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.00 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

14.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

71.50 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.07 mg0.20 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.40 mcg1.20 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

7.10 mg2.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.44 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

171.00 mg266.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.13 mg0.13 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

5.00 mg1.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.07 mg0.05 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

31.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.06 mg0.05 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.15 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

65.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

67.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

8.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

81.76 g78.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.44 g0.50 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

66.00 kcal83.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

66.00 kcal60.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

77.73 kcal60.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

277.00 kcal283.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

91.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal250.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

280.00 kcal109.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Spring, Summer

Mid to late summer

Varieties

Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal

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

Seedless Variety

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Color

Bright red, Pink red

Rusty brown

Inside Color

Greyish-white

Yellowish brown

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet

Sweetish

Origin

China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam

Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained

Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.55-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Facts

Facts about

The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.

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.

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

China

Thailand

Other Countries

Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America

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

Top Importer

Hong Kong

China

Top Exporter

China

Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Litchi chinensis

Dimocarpus longan

Synonym

Nephelium litchi

Dragon eye

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Viridiplantae

Division

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Sapindales

Family

Sapindaceae

Genus

Litchi

Dimocarpus

Species

L. chinensis

D. longan

Generic Group

Soapberry

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Difference Between Lychee and Longan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Longan with peel is 66.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lychee and Longan 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 Lychee and Longan is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.