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Purple Mangosteen and Longan

Purple Mangosteen
Longan
Longan and Purple Mangosteen


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
Yes  
Yes  
Lactating Women
Yes  
Yes  
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  
100 g  
Carbs
15.60 g  
23
15.00 g  
27
Fiber
2.30 g  
26
1.10 g  
37
Sugar
15.60 g  
10
16.50 g  
7
Protein
0.50 g  
99+
1.30 g  
17
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03  
25
0.09  
17
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
10.00 mcg  
29
0.00 mcg  
39
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg  
18
0.04 mg  
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg  
18
0.50 mg  
2
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.29 mg  
99+
1.00 mg  
9
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.03 mg  
99+
0.30 mg  
14
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg  
99+
0.00 mg  
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.03 mcg  
35
0.00 mcg  
36
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
7.20 mg  
99+
28.00 mg  
32
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.21 mg  
33
0.20 mg  
34
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.50 mcg  
37
1.20 mcg  
32
Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
-  
-  
Choline
7.60 mg  
16
2.10 mg  
36
Fat
0.40 g  
21
0.40 g  
21
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
48.00 mg  
99+
266.00 mg  
24
Iron
0.17 mg  
99+
0.13 mg  
99+
Sodium
7.00 mg  
12
0.00 mg  
21
Calcium
5.49 mg  
99+
1.00 mg  
99+
Magnesium
13.90 mg  
21
10.00 mg  
25
Zinc
0.12 mg  
21
0.05 mg  
28
Phosphorus
9.21 mg  
38
12.00 mg  
34
Manganese
0.10 mg  
35
0.05 mg  
99+
Copper
0.07 mg  
33
0.10 mg  
22
Selenium
0.30 mcg  
14
0.60 mcg  
10
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
-  
0.00 mg  
99+
Omega 6s
10.00 mg  
99+
0.00 mg  
99+
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
-  
9.00 mg  
19
Water Content
81.00 g  
99+
78.00 g  
99+
Ash
0.70 g  
16
0.50 g  
27
Calories
Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal  
24
83.00 kcal  
13
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
73.00 kcal  
17
60.00 kcal  
25
Calories in Frozen Form
73.00 kcal  
16
60.00 kcal  
24
Calories in Dried Form
316.00 kcal  
20
283.00 kcal  
28
Calories in Canned Form
73.00 kcal  
21
60.00 kcal  
27
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal  
20
50.00 kcal  
31
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal  
24
250.00 kcal  
19
Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal  
20
109.00 kcal  
99+
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
No  
-  
Color
Purple  
Rusty brown  
Inside Color
White  
Yellowish brown  
Shape
Round  
Round  
Texture
Juicy  
Fleshy  
Taste
-  
Sweetish  
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands  
Mexico  
Grows on
Trees  
Trees  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
-  
Well-drained  
Soil pH
5-6  
5-7  
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
Yes  
Yes  
Beer
Yes  
Yes  
Spirits
No  
Yes  
Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
-  
Thailand  
Other Countries
-  
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam  
Top Importer
United States of America  
China  
Top Exporter
Thailand  
Thailand  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana  
Dimocarpus longan  
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana  
Dragon eye  
Classification
Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  
Kingdom
Plantae  
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.

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