Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress
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, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Not Available
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain
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, Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Monsoon
Mid to late summer
Varieties
D24, D99 (Gob kecil), D123 (Chanee), D145 (Beserah), D158 (Gan Yau), D159 (Monthong), D169 (Tok Litok), D188, D189, D190, D163 (Hor Lor) and D164 (Ang Bak)
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Seedless Variety
No
Not Available
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellowish brown
Taste
Creamy, Sweet
Sweetish
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Mexico
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
- 1 kg of durian contains 1350 calories which may cause weight gain.
- It may have a hyperthermic effect on the body, making you feel warmer.
- Study shows that durian has an ability to reduce infertility in men & women.
- 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
Thailand
Thailand
Other Countries
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Top Exporter
Thailand
Thailand
Botanical Name
Durio zibethinus
Dimocarpus longan
Synonym
Lahia Hassk
Dragon eye
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Malvaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
D. zibethinus
D. longan
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Durian and Longan
We might think that Durian and Longan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Durian and Longan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Durian and Longan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Durian and Longan with peel is Not Available and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 147.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Durian 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 Durian and Longan is Malvales and Sapindales respectively. Durian belongs to Malvaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.