Olive

Longan

Olive and Longan

Olive

Longan

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

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

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

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

Skin Benefits

Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.

As a snack in the late afternoon

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

3.84 g15.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

3.30 g1.10 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

0.54 g16.50 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.03 g1.30 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.260.09

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

20.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg0.50 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.24 mg1.00 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.02 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg0.00 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.00 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

3.81 mg0.20 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.40 mcg1.20 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

510.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

14.20 mg2.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

15.32 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

42.00 mg266.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.49 mg0.13 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1,556.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

52.00 mg1.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

11.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.04 mg0.05 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

4.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.00 mg0.05 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.12 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.90 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

92.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

1,215.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

22.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

75.28 g78.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

4.53 g0.50 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

115.00 kcal83.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

115.00 kcal60.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

-60.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

467.00 kcal283.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

119.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal250.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

240.00 kcal109.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Spring, Summer

Mid to late summer

Varieties

Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine

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

Seedless Variety

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Color

Black, Green, Purple, Yellow

Rusty brown

Inside Color

Brown

Yellowish brown

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Bitter

Sweetish

Origin

Eastern Mediterranean Region

Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Soil pH

7-85-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Facts

Facts about

In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.

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

Spain

Thailand

Other Countries

Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey

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

Top Importer

United States of America

China

Top Exporter

Italy

Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Olea europaea

Dimocarpus longan

Synonym

Olea europaea

Dragon eye

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Viridiplantae

Division

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Lamiales

Sapindales

Family

Oleaceae

Sapindaceae

Genus

Olea

Dimocarpus

Species

O. europaea

D. longan

Generic Group

Olive

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Difference Between Olive and Longan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Olive and Longan with peel is 115.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 115.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Olive and Longan belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Olive and Longan is Lamiales and Sapindales respectively. Olive belongs to Oleaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.