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White Grapefruit and Longan


Longan and White Grapefruit


Benefits

Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health  
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, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold  
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots  
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation  

Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff  
Not Available  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing  
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth  

Side Effects
Allergic reaction  
Mouth irritation, Weight gain  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
No  
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach  
As a snack in the late afternoon  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
8.41 g  
99+
15.00 g  
27

Fiber
1.10 g  
35
1.10 g  
35

Sugar
7.31 g  
99+
Not Available  

Protein
0.69 g  
99+
1.30 g  
17

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08  
18
0.09  
17

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg  
33
0.00 mcg  
37

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg  
27
0.04 mg  
24

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg  
38
0.50 mg  
2

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.27 mg  
99+
1.00 mg  
9

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.28 mg  
16
0.30 mg  
12

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg  
99+
0.00 mg  
99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
10.00 mcg  
25
0.00 mcg  
36

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
33.30 mg  
25
28.00 mg  
32

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.13 mg  
34
Not Available  

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg  
36
Not Available  

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
Not Available  

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
10.00 mcg  
31
Not Available  

Choline
7.70 mg  
12
Not Available  

Fat
0.10 g  
99+
0.40 g  
21

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
148.00 mg  
99+
266.00 mg  
24

Iron
0.06 mg  
99+
0.13 mg  
99+

Sodium
0.00 mg  
21
0.00 mg  
21

Calcium
12.00 mg  
29
1.00 mg  
99+

Magnesium
9.00 mg  
26
10.00 mg  
25

Zinc
0.07 mg  
26
0.05 mg  
28

Phosphorus
8.00 mg  
40
12.00 mg  
34

Manganese
0.01 mg  
99+
Not Available  

Copper
0.05 mg  
99+
0.10 mg  
22

Selenium
1.40 mcg  
5
0.60 mcg  
10

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
5.00 mg  
33
0.00 mg  
38

Omega 6s
19.00 mg  
99+
0.00 mg  
99+

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
90.48 g  
10
78.00 g  
99+

Ash
0.33 g  
36
0.50 g  
26

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available  
83.00 kcal  
7

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
33.00 kcal  
21
Not Available  

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available  
Not Available  

Calories in Dried Form
117.93 kcal  
38
Not Available  

Calories in Canned Form
37.00 kcal  
23
Not Available  

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
39.00 kcal  
36
50.00 kcal  
30

Calories in Jam
256.00 kcal  
15
Not Available  

Calories in Pie
376.00 kcal  
6
109.00 kcal  
99+

Characteristics

Type
Citrus, Tree fruit  
Tree fruit, Tropical  

Season
All seasons  
Mid to late summer  

Varieties
Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco  
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew  

Seedless Variety
No  
Not Available  

Color
White  
Rusty brown  

Inside Color
Creamy Yellow  
Yellowish brown  

Shape
Round  
Round  

Texture
Succulent  
Fleshy  

Taste
Tart  
Sweetish  

Origin
Barbados  
Mexico  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained  
Well-drained  

Soil pH
6-8  
5-7  

Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm  
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts  

Facts

Facts about
  • February is known as National Grapefruit Month.
  • It is called as state fruit of texas.
  • No mechanical devices are used while picking grapefruits, they are always handpicked.
  
  • 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
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China  
Thailand  

Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America  
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam  

Top Importer
Europe  
China  

Top Exporter
United States of America  
Thailand  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi  
Dimocarpus longan  

Synonym
Not Available  
Dragon eye  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Viridiplantae  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Rosidae  
Rosidae  

Order
Sapindales  
Sapindales  

Family
Rutaceae  
Sapindaceae  

Genus
Citrus  
Dimocarpus  

Species
C. × paradisi  
D. longan  

Generic Group
Citrus fruit  
Not Available  

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Difference Between White Grapefruit and Longan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh White Grapefruit and Longan with peel is Not Available and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 33.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, White Grapefruit 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 White Grapefruit and Longan is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. White Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. White Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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