Guava and Longan
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
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
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Not Available
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Side Effects
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.30 g
30
15.00 g
27
Fiber
5.40 g
8
1.10 g
35
Sugar
8.90 g
30
Not Available
Protein
2.50 g
5
1.30 g
17
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.18
9
0.09
17
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
31.00 mcg
16
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
13
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.50 mg
2
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.08 mg
7
1.00 mg
9
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.45 mg
6
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg
14
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
49.00 mcg
3
0.00 mcg
36
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
228.30 mg
1
28.00 mg
32
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg
15
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg
24
Not Available
Lycopene
5,204.00 mcg
1
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Choline
7.60 mg
13
Not Available
Fat
0.95 g
7
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
417.00 mg
10
266.00 mg
24
Iron
0.26 mg
39
0.13 mg
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
18.00 mg
23
1.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
22.00 mg
11
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.05 mg
28
Phosphorus
40.00 mg
8
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.15 mg
21
Not Available
Copper
0.23 mg
5
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
112.00 mg
6
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
288.00 mg
5
0.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
80.80 g
99+
78.00 g
99+
Ash
1.40 g
5
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
68.00 kcal
15
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
325.00 kcal
13
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
57.00 kcal
19
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal
25
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
21
Not Available
Calories in Pie
340.00 kcal
11
109.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Mid to late summer
Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Seedless Variety
No
Not Available
Color
Green, Pink, Yellow
Rusty brown
Inside Color
White
Yellowish brown
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crispy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sweetish
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Mexico
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-7
5-7
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Facts
Facts about
- The black pigment in Guava leaves is used for textile applications.
- Guava leaves are used to make tea.
- Oils extracted from guava seeds are used in various cosmetics.
- Guava wood is used for decorative purposes.
- 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
India
Thailand
Other Countries
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Top Importer
Canada
China
Top Exporter
India
Thailand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Psidium guajava
Dimocarpus longan
Synonym
Not Available
Dragon eye
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Psidium
Dimocarpus
Species
Psidium guajava
D. longan
Generic Group
Myrtle
Not Available
Difference Between Guava and Longan
We might think that Guava and Longan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Guava and Longan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Guava and Longan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Longan with peel is 68.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Guava 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 Guava and Longan is Myrtales and Sapindales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
