Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, 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 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, Don't consume at night and before bed
As a snack in the late afternoon
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Mid to late summer
Varieties
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Seedless Variety
No
Not Available
Color
Brown, Green
Rusty brown
Inside Color
Green
Yellowish brown
Taste
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Sweetish
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
- The name Kiwi is due to the resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- Animals like monkeys and deer also consume Kiwifruit.
- Originated in china, this fruit is also called as 'Chinese gooseberry.'
- 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 deliciosa
Dimocarpus longan
Synonym
Not Available
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. deliciosa
D. longan
Generic Group
Kiwi
Not Available
Difference Between Green Kiwi and Longan
We might think that Green Kiwi and Longan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Green Kiwi and Longan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Green Kiwi and Longan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Green Kiwi and Longan with peel is 61.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Green 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 Green Kiwi and Longan is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.