Olive

Longan

Olive and Longan

Olive

Longan

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1 Benefits

1.1 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

1.1.1 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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth

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

Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

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

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

As a snack in the late afternoon

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

3.84 g15.00 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

3.30 g1.10 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

0.54 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.03 g1.30 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.260.09

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

20.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg0.50 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.24 mg1.00 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.02 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg0.00 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.00 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

3.81 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.40 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

510.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

14.20 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

15.32 g0.40 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

42.00 mg266.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.49 mg0.13 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1,556.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

52.00 mg1.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

11.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.04 mg0.05 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

4.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.00 mgNA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.12 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.90 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

92.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

1,215.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

75.28 g78.00 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

4.53 g0.50 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

115.00 kcal83.00 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

467.00 kcalNA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

119.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

200.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

240.00 kcal109.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Tree fruit, Tropical

4.2 Season

Spring, Summer

Mid to late summer

4.3 Varieties

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

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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Black, Green, Purple, Yellow

Rusty brown

4.6 Inside Color

Brown

Yellowish brown

4.7 Shape

Oval

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Bitter

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

Eastern Mediterranean Region

Mexico

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

7-85-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

5 Facts

5.1 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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Spain

Thailand

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

China

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Italy

Thailand

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Olea europaea

Dimocarpus longan

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Dragon eye

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Viridiplantae

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Lamiales

Sapindales

7.8 Family

Oleaceae

Sapindaceae

7.9 Genus

Olea

Dimocarpus

7.10 Species

O. europaea

D. longan

7.11 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 Not Available and Not Available 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.