Red Currant and Longan

Red Currant

Longan

Benefits

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

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

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Protects hair

Not Available

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

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

Side Effects

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

13.80 g

15.00 g

Fiber

4.30 g

1.10 g

Sugar

7.37 g

Not Available

Protein

1.40 g

1.30 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.10

0.09

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg

0.50 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg

99+

1.00 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.06 mg

99+

0.30 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

41.00 mg

28.00 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg

Not Available

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

11.00 mcg

Not Available

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Not Available

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

47.00 mcg

Not Available

Choline

7.60 mg

Not Available

Fat

0.20 g

0.40 g

Minerals

Potassium

275.00 mg

266.00 mg

Iron

1.00 mg

0.13 mg

99+

Sodium

1.00 mg

0.00 mg

Calcium

33.00 mg

1.00 mg

99+

Magnesium

13.00 mg

10.00 mg

Zinc

0.23 mg

0.05 mg

Phosphorus

44.00 mg

12.00 mg

Manganese

0.19 mg

Not Available

Copper

0.11 mg

0.10 mg

Selenium

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

35.00 mg

0.00 mg

Omega 6s

53.00 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Sterol

Water Content

83.95 g

99+

78.00 g

99+

Ash

0.66 g

0.50 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

56.00 kcal

83.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal

50.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

165.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Pie

260.00 kcal

109.00 kcal

99+

Characteristics

Type

Berry

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Summer

Mid to late summer

Varieties

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

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

Seedless Variety

Not Available

Color

Red

Rusty brown

Inside Color

Red

Yellowish brown

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Sour, Tart

Sweetish

Origin

Europe

Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-drained

Well-drained

Soil pH

6-7

5-7

Climatic Conditions

Cold

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Facts

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Russia

Thailand

Other Countries

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

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

Top Importer

Germany

China

Top Exporter

Russia

Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes rubrum

Dimocarpus longan

Synonym

Not Available

Dragon eye

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Viridiplantae

Division

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Saxifragales

Sapindales

Family

Grossulariaceae

Sapindaceae

Genus

Ribes

Dimocarpus

Species

R. rubrum

D. longan

Generic Group

Saxifrage

Not Available

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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.