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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Lower blood pressure, Prevents constipation, Prevents diabetes, Strengthening of bones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
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Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth

Side Effects

Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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
100 g

Carbs

11.75 g15.00 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.40 g1.10 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.35 g16.50 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.94 g1.30 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.09
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

11.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.09 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.50 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.28 mg1.00 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.25 mg0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.00 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

30.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

53.20 mg28.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.18 mg0.20 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg1.20 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

129.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg2.10 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.12 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

181.00 mg266.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.10 mg0.13 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

40.00 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

14.00 mg12.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.03 mg0.05 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.05 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.50 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

7.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

18.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

24.00 mg9.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

86.75 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
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal83.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

47.00 kcal60.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

45.00 kcal60.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal283.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

61.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

45.00 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

333.00 kcal109.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Winter
Mid to late summer

Varieties

Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange
Rusty brown

Inside Color

Orange
Yellowish brown

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Succulent
Fleshy

Taste

Sweet-Sour
Sweetish

Origin

South-Eastern Asia
Mexico

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Sandy loam
Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.55-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Hot
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Facts

Facts about

  • There are around 600 varieties of oranges available worldwide.
  • More than 1 plant can grow from a single orange seed.
  • Orange and orange blossoms are a symbol of love.
  • Orange tree is usually propagated by grafting.
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Brazil
Thailand

Other Countries

China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam

Top Importer

Germany
China

Top Exporter

Spain
Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus sinensis
Dimocarpus longan

Synonym

Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis
Dragon eye

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae

Division

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Sapindales
Sapindales

Family

Rutaceae
Sapindaceae

Genus

Citrus
Dimocarpus

Species

C. × sinensis
D. longan

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Orange and Longan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Orange and Longan with peel is 63.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Orange 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 Orange and Longan is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Orange belongs to Rutaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.