Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases
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, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
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Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour 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
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Mid to late summer
Varieties
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Color
Brown, Yellow
Rusty brown
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellowish brown
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
- The name Kiwi is due to its resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- This variety of Kiwi was developed by New Zealand, it is not fuzzy on the outside and it has a taste reminiscent of the mango fruit.
- 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
Italy
Thailand
Other Countries
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Thailand
Botanical Name
Actinidia chinensis
Dimocarpus longan
Synonym
Actinidia chinensis
Dragon eye
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Dimocarpus
Species
A. chinensis
D. longan
Difference Between Gold Kiwi and Longan
We might think that Gold Kiwi and Longan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gold Kiwi and Longan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gold Kiwi and Longan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gold Kiwi and Longan with peel is 60.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 61.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gold Kiwi 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 Gold Kiwi and Longan is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. chinensis species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.