Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
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
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
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Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
As a snack in the late afternoon
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Canned Form
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Type
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer
Mid to late summer
Varieties
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Color
Dark green
Rusty brown
Inside Color
White
Yellowish brown
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico
Soil Type
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Without frosts
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
- The oldest living avocado tree is found in University of California and was planted in 1879.
- Avocados can be swapped for butter in Baked Goods Recipes.
- Avocado ripens more quickly with a banana or an apple around.
- 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.
Top Producer
Mexico
Thailand
Other Countries
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Mexico
Thailand
Botanical Name
Persea Americana
Dimocarpus longan
Synonym
Persea Gratissima
Dragon eye
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Rosidae
Order
Laurales
Sapindales
Family
Lauraceae
Sapindaceae
Species
P. Americana
D. longan
Difference Between Avocado and Longan
We might think that Avocado and Longan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Avocado and Longan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Avocado and Longan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Avocado and Longan with peel is 160.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 160.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Avocado and Longan belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Avocado and Longan is Laurales and Sapindales respectively. Avocado belongs to Lauraceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Avocado belongs to Persea genus of P. Americana species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.