Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
  
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, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
  
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
  
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
  
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
  
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
  
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
  
As a snack in the late afternoon
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Sugar
Not Available
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Manganese
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
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
267.00 kcal
  
25
Not Available
  
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
22.00 kcal
  
99+
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
  
19
Not Available
  
Calories in Pie
285.00 kcal
  
24
109.00 kcal
  
99+
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
  
Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Season
All seasons
  
Mid to late summer
  
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
  
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
  
Rusty brown
  
Inside Color
Yellow
  
Yellowish brown
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Succulent
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
Sour
  
Sweetish
  
Origin
China, India
  
Mexico
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Well-drained
  
Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
  
5-7
  
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
  
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
  
Facts about
- Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
- During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
- Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.
  
- 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
China
  
Thailand
  
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
  
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
China
  
Top Exporter
Mexico
  
Thailand
  
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
  
Dimocarpus longan
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Dragon eye
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Viridiplantae
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Sapindaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Dimocarpus
  
Species
C. limon
  
D. longan
  
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
  
Not Available
  
Compare Lemon and Longan
It is important compare Lemon and Longan as both the fruits have a different nutritional value. Their comparison can be done on the basis of their vitamin and mineral content, calories, benefits as well as characteristics, making it easier for us to choose the best fruit for our diet. Their general health benefits are as follows:
Lemon Benefits: boosts immune system, cures headache, cures fever, digestive aid, flu treatment, maintains healthy cholesterol level and treatment of common cold.
Longan Benefits: anti oxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties, digestive aid, gives you energy and suppresses arthritis.
Fruits are also used as a remedy for various hair problems. The hair benefits of Lemon are: prevents hair loss and treatment of dandruff and hair benefits of Longan are: not available. Some fruits are known to cause allergic reactions. The allergy symptoms of first fruit are: eczema, hives, inflammation, itching, skin rash and swelling and the symptoms of second fruit are: itching, swelling of mouth tongue or lips and tingling sensation in mouth. Get sorted Lemon vs Longan comparison with the help of fruit comparison tool by fruitvs.com.