Gold Kiwi and Longan
Benefits
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
Not Available
Allergy
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
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
As a snack in the late afternoon
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.23 g
31
15.00 g
27
Fiber
2.00 g
26
1.10 g
35
Sugar
10.98 g
18
Not Available
Protein
1.23 g
18
1.30 g
17
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
18
0.09
17
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
4.00 mcg
31
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
35
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
21
0.50 mg
2
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.28 mg
99+
1.00 mg
9
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.50 mg
4
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
30
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
34.00 mcg
7
0.00 mcg
36
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
105.40 mg
4
28.00 mg
32
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.49 mg
5
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
5.50 mcg
13
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
114.00 mcg
13
Not Available
Choline
5.00 mg
25
Not Available
Fat
0.56 g
16
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
316.00 mg
17
266.00 mg
24
Iron
0.29 mg
36
0.13 mg
99+
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
20.00 mg
22
1.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
14.00 mg
20
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.05 mg
28
Phosphorus
29.00 mg
18
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.06 mg
99+
Not Available
Copper
0.15 mg
12
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
3.10 mcg
3
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
163.00 mg
3
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
122.00 mg
16
0.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
83.22 g
99+
78.00 g
99+
Ash
0.76 g
14
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
60.00 kcal
18
83.00 kcal
7
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
352.00 kcal
10
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
105.00 kcal
6
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
61.00 kcal
21
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
245.00 kcal
20
Not Available
Calories in Pie
345.00 kcal
10
109.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
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
Seedless Variety
No
Not Available
Color
Brown, Yellow
Rusty brown
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellowish brown
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Sweetish
Origin
China
Mexico
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
5-6.5
5-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Facts
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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
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
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Actinidia chinensis
Dimocarpus longan
Synonym
Not Available
Dragon eye
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
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
Generic Group
Kiwi
Not Available
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.
