Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic 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
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Not Available
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Pregnant Women
Not Available
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, 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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Mid to late summer
Varieties
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Seedless Variety
No
Not Available
Color
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Rusty brown
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellowish brown
Soil Type
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
- There are up to 500 seeds in Jackfruit & these seeds are edible.
- Root extracts of Jackfruit tree is used to treat diarrhea, fever and asthma.
- The taste of jackfruit is combination of mango, banana, melon and papaya.
- 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
India
Thailand
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
India
Thailand
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Dimocarpus longan
Synonym
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Dragon eye
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Family
Moraceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Dimocarpus
Species
A. heterophyllus
D. longan
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Jackfruit and Longan
We might think that Jackfruit and Longan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jackfruit and Longan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jackfruit and Longan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jackfruit and Longan with peel is Not Available and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 95.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit and Longan is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.