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.