Purple Mangosteen

Longan

Purple Mangosteen and Longan

Purple Mangosteen

Longan

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment

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-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid

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

Skin Benefits

Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

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)

As a snack in the late afternoon

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.60 g15.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.30 g1.10 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

15.60 g16.50 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.50 g1.30 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.09

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

10.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.50 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.29 mg1.00 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.03 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.00 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.03 mcg0.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

7.20 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.21 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

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg2.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

48.00 mg266.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.17 mg0.13 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

7.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

5.49 mg1.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

13.90 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.12 mg0.05 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

9.21 mg12.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.10 mg0.05 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.07 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

10.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

-9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

81.00 g78.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.70 g0.50 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

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

73.00 kcal60.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

73.00 kcal60.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

316.00 kcal283.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

73.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal250.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

300.00 kcal109.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tropical

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Winter

Mid to late summer

Varieties

Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen

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

Seedless Variety

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Color

Purple

Rusty brown

Inside Color

White

Yellowish brown

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Sweetish

Origin

Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands

Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Soil pH

5-65-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Facts

Facts about

Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.

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

United States of America

China

Top Exporter

Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Garcinia mangostana

Dimocarpus longan

Synonym

Garcinia mangostana

Dragon eye

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Viridiplantae

Division

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

Order

Malpighiales

Sapindales

Family

Clusiaceae

Sapindaceae

Genus

Garcinia

Dimocarpus

Species

G. mangostana

D. longan

Generic Group

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Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Longan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Longan with peel is 63.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen and Longan is Malpighiales and Sapindales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.