Physalis

Longan

Physalis and Longan

Physalis

Longan

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension

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

Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

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

Skin Benefits

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

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, 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

13.30 g15.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.50 g1.10 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

3.90 g16.50 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.30 g1.30 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.170.09

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

150.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.11 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)

2.80 mg1.00 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.62 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)

10.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.50 mg0.20 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg1.20 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

335.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

2.00 mg2.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.00 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

170.00 mg266.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.30 mg0.13 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

12.00 mg1.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

8.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.05 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

39.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.40 mg0.05 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 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

60.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

80.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

92.70 g78.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.80 g0.50 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

77.00 kcal83.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

36.00 kcal60.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal60.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

92.00 kcal283.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

53.00 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

238.00 kcal250.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

320.00 kcal109.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Spring, Summer

Mid to late summer

Varieties

Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica

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

Seedless Variety

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Color

Bright Yellow, Orange

Rusty brown

Inside Color

Orange

Yellowish brown

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Sweetish

Origin

Chile, Peru

Mexico

Grows on

Bushes

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Soil pH

5-6.15-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Facts

Facts about

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

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

Thailand

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

Netherlands

China

Top Exporter

Colombia

Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Physalis Peruviana

Dimocarpus longan

Synonym

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Dragon eye

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Viridiplantae

Division

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Rosidae

Order

Solanales

Sapindales

Family

Solanaceae

Sapindaceae

Genus

Physalis

Dimocarpus

Species

Physalis

D. longan

Generic Group

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Difference Between Physalis and Longan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Longan with peel is 77.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis 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 Physalis and Longan is Solanales and Sapindales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.