We might think that Longan and Tangerine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Longan and Tangerine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Longan and Tangerine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Tangerine with peel is 83.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Tangerine 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 Longan and Tangerine is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.