Durian and Longan

Durian

Longan

Benefits

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

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

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

27.09 g

15.00 g

Fiber

3.80 g

1.10 g

Protein

1.47 g

1.30 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.06

0.09

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.37 mg

0.04 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.20 mg

0.50 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.07 mg

1.00 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.23 mg

0.30 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.32 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

36.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

19.70 mg

28.00 mg

Fat

5.33 g

0.40 g

Minerals

Potassium

436.00 mg

266.00 mg

Iron

0.43 mg

0.13 mg

99+

Sodium

2.00 mg

0.00 mg

Calcium

6.00 mg

1.00 mg

99+

Magnesium

30.00 mg

10.00 mg

Zinc

0.28 mg

0.05 mg

Phosphorus

39.00 mg

12.00 mg

Manganese

0.33 mg

Not Available

Copper

0.21 mg

0.10 mg

Selenium

Not Available

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg

Omega 6s

0.00 mg

99+

0.00 mg

99+

Sterol

Water Content

65.00 g

99+

78.00 g

99+

Ash

1.12 g

0.50 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Not Available

83.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

147.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

147.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

400.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

170.00 kcal

50.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

320.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Pie

Not Available

109.00 kcal

99+

Characteristics

Type

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

Not Available

Color

Green

Rusty brown

Inside Color

Yellow

Yellowish brown

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Tough

Fleshy

Taste

Creamy, Sweet

Sweetish

Origin

South-Eastern Asia

Mexico

Grows on

Not Available

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay

Well-drained

Soil pH

5-6.5

5-7

Climatic Conditions

Hot, Humid

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Facts

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Thailand

Other Countries

Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines

Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam

Top Importer

China

Top Exporter

Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Durio zibethinus

Dimocarpus longan

Synonym

Lahia Hassk

Dragon eye

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Viridiplantae

Division

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

Order

Malvales

Sapindales

Family

Malvaceae

Sapindaceae

Genus

Durio

Dimocarpus

Species

D. zibethinus

D. longan

Generic Group

Not Available

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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.