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1 Benefits
1.1 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
1.1.1 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
1.2 Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
1.3 Hair Benefits
Unknown
Not Available
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
NA
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
1.5 Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 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
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
13.30 g15.00 g
Avocado
1 79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
0.50 g1.10 g
Blackberry
0 10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
3.90 gNA
Bilberry
0 63.35
2.3 Protein
2.30 g1.30 g
Apple
0.3 14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.170.09
Apple
0.02 0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
150.00 mcg0.00 mcg
Pomegranate
0 426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg0.04 mg
Apple
0 0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg0.50 mg
Apple
0 1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.80 mg1.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
NA0.30 mg
Lychee
0 1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
NA0.00 mg
Apple
0 0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
NA0.00 mcg
Gojiberry
0 81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg28.00 mg
Olive
0 228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.50 mgNA
Gojiberry
0 3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NANA
Orange
0 40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
NANA
Avocado
0 5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NANA
Pineapple
0 834
2.4.13 Choline
2.00 mgNA
Gojiberry
0 14.2
2.5 Fat
0.00 g0.40 g
Apple
0 33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
170.00 mg266.00 mg
Olive
42 840
2.6.2 Iron
1.30 mg0.13 mg
White Grapefruit
0.06 9
2.6.3 Sodium
NA0.00 mg
Orange
0 1556
2.6.4 Calcium
12.00 mg1.00 mg
Apple
1 100
2.6.5 Magnesium
8.00 mg10.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.10 mg0.05 mg
Apple
0 2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
39.00 mg12.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 113
2.6.8 Manganese
0.40 mgNA
Apple
0 3.3
2.6.9 Copper
0.10 mg0.10 mg
Apple
0 2
2.6.10 Selenium
NA0.60 mcg
Apple
0 63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
NA0.00 mg
Watermelon
0 318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
NA0.00 mg
Jambul
0 1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
NANA
Jambul
0 87
2.9 Water Content
NA78.00 g
Gojiberry
0 95.23
2.10 Ash
0.80 g0.50 g
Gojiberry
0 87.1
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
77.00 kcal83.00 kcal
Cucumber
15 299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
Cucumber
12 354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
Rambutan
0 187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
NANA
Gojiberry
32 747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
NANA
Tomato
17 443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal50.00 kcal
Tomato
17 461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
238.00 kcalNA
Clementine
49 420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
320.00 kcal109.00 kcal
Breadfruit
80 450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Fruit vegetable
Tree fruit, Tropical
4.2 Season
Spring, Summer
Mid to late summer
4.3 Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Rusty brown
4.6 Inside Color
Orange
Yellowish brown
4.7 Shape
Round
Round
4.8 Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
4.9 Taste
NA
Sweetish
4.10 Origin
Chile, Peru
Mexico
4.11 Grows on
Bushes
Trees
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
NA
Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
5-6.15-7
Cloudberry
3.5 10
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
NA
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
5 Facts
5.1 Facts about
NA
  • 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
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
NA
Thailand
5.3.2 Other Countries
NA
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
5.3.3 Top Importer
Netherlands
China
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Colombia
Thailand
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Dimocarpus longan
6.2 Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Dragon eye
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
7.7 Order
Solanales
Sapindales
7.8 Family
Solanaceae
Sapindaceae
7.9 Genus
Physalis
Dimocarpus
7.10 Species
Physalis
D. longan
7.11 Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available

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 Not Available and Not Available 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.