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1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
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
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
1.2 Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
1.3 Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Not Available
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
1.5 Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
13.80 g15.00 g
Avocado
1 79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
4.30 g1.10 g
Blackberry
0 10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
7.37 gNA
Bilberry
0 63.35
2.3 Protein
1.40 g1.30 g
Apple
0.3 14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.100.09
Apple
0.02 0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg0.00 mcg
Pomegranate
0 426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.04 mg
Apple
0 0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg0.50 mg
Apple
0 1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg1.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mg0.30 mg
Lychee
0 1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg0.00 mg
Apple
0 0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg0.00 mcg
Gojiberry
0 81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg28.00 mg
Olive
0 228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mgNA
Gojiberry
0 3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcgNA
Orange
0 40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
0.00 mcgNA
Avocado
0 5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcgNA
Pineapple
0 834
2.4.13 Choline
7.60 mgNA
Gojiberry
0 14.2
2.5 Fat
0.20 g0.40 g
Physalis
0 33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
275.00 mg266.00 mg
Olive
42 840
2.6.2 Iron
1.00 mg0.13 mg
White Grapefruit
0.06 9
2.6.3 Sodium
1.00 mg0.00 mg
Orange
0 1556
2.6.4 Calcium
33.00 mg1.00 mg
Apple
1 100
2.6.5 Magnesium
13.00 mg10.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.23 mg0.05 mg
Apple
0 2.7
1.4.1 Phosphorus
44.00 mg12.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 113
1.11.1 Manganese
0.19 mgNA
Apple
0 3.3
1.11.2 Copper
0.11 mg0.10 mg
Apple
0 2
1.11.3 Selenium
0.60 mcg0.60 mcg
Apple
0 63.7
1.12 Fatty Acids
1.12.1 Omega 3s
35.00 mg0.00 mg
Watermelon
0 318
1.12.2 Omega 6s
53.00 mg0.00 mg
Jambul
0 1689
1.13 Sterol
1.13.1 Phytosterol
NANA
Jambul
0 87
1.14 Water Content
83.95 g78.00 g
Gojiberry
0 95.23
1.15 Ash
0.66 g0.50 g
Gojiberry
0 87.1
2 Calories
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
56.00 kcal83.00 kcal
Cucumber
15 299
2.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
Cucumber
12 354
2.4 Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
Rambutan
0 187
2.5 Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcalNA
Gojiberry
32 747
2.6 Calories in Canned Form
NANA
Tomato
17 443
2.7 Calories in Foods
2.7.1 Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal50.00 kcal
Tomato
17 461
2.7.2 Calories in Jam
165.00 kcalNA
Clementine
49 420
2.7.3 Calories in Pie
260.00 kcal109.00 kcal
Breadfruit
80 450
3 Characteristics
3.1 Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
3.2 Season
Summer
Mid to late summer
3.3 Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
3.4 Seedless Variety
3.5 Color
Red
Rusty brown
3.6 Inside Color
Red
Yellowish brown
3.7 Shape
Round
Round
3.8 Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
3.9 Taste
Sour, Tart
Sweetish
3.10 Origin
Europe
Mexico
3.11 Grows on
Trees
Trees
3.12 Cultivation
3.12.1 Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Well-drained
3.12.2 Soil pH
6-75-7
Cloudberry
3.5 10
3.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Cold
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
4 Facts
4.1 Facts about
  • The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
  • Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
  • There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
  • 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.
4.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
4.2.1 Wine
4.2.2 Beer
4.2.3 Spirits
4.2.4 Cocktails
4.3 Production
4.3.1 Top Producer
Russia
Thailand
4.3.2 Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
4.3.3 Top Importer
Germany
China
4.3.4 Top Exporter
Russia
Thailand
5 Scientific Name
5.1 Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Dimocarpus longan
5.2 Synonym
Not Available
Dragon eye
6 Classification
6.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
6.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
6.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae
6.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
6.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
6.6 Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
6.7 Order
Saxifragales
Sapindales
6.8 Family
Grossulariaceae
Sapindaceae
6.9 Genus
Ribes
Dimocarpus
6.10 Species
R. rubrum
D. longan
6.11 Generic Group
Saxifrage
Not Available

Difference Between Red Currant and Longan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Longan with peel is 56.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Red Currant 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 Red Currant and Longan is Saxifragales and Sapindales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.