Watermelon

Longan

Watermelon and Longan

Watermelon

Longan

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

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-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Not Available

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes

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

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach

As a snack in the late afternoon

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

7.55 g15.00 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.40 g1.10 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

6.20 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.61 g1.30 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.09

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

28.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.50 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.18 mg1.00 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.00 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.10 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

4,532.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

8.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

4.10 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.15 g0.40 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

112.00 mg266.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.24 mg0.13 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

7.00 mg1.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.05 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

11.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mgNA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.40 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

50.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

2.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.45 g78.00 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.25 g0.50 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA83.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcalNA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

252.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal109.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry, Melon

Tree fruit, Tropical

4.2 Season

Summer

Mid to late summer

4.3 Varieties

Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan

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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White

Rusty brown

4.6 Inside Color

Red

Yellowish brown

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

Southern Africa

Mexico

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.85-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

Watermelon contain 91% of water.
In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.

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

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

Thailand

5.3.2 Other Countries

Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

Germany

China

5.3.4 Top Exporter

China

Thailand

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Citrullus Lanatus

Dimocarpus longan

6.2 Synonym

Citrullus vulgaris

Dragon eye

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Viridiplantae

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Sapindales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Sapindaceae

7.9 Genus

Citrullus

Dimocarpus

7.10 Species

C. lanatus

D. longan

7.11 Generic Group

Gourd

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Difference Between Watermelon and Longan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Watermelon and Longan with peel is Not Available and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Watermelon 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 Watermelon and Longan is Cucurbitales and Sapindales respectively. Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.