Longan and Carambola
Benefits
Health Benefits
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
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Not Available
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
NA
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.00 g
27
6.73 g
99+
Fiber
1.10 g
35
2.80 g
22
Sugar
Not Available
3.98 g
99+
Protein
1.30 g
17
1.04 g
23
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
17
0.15
11
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.50 mg
2
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.00 mg
9
0.37 mg
39
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.39 mg
8
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg
36
12.00 mcg
23
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
34.40 mg
24
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
66.00 mcg
21
Choline
Not Available
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.33 g
25
Minerals
Potassium
266.00 mg
24
133.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.13 mg
99+
0.08 mg
99+
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
1.00 mg
99+
3.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.05 mg
28
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
Not Available
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.14 mg
13
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
157.00 mg
13
Sterol
Water Content
78.00 g
99+
91.38 g
7
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.52 g
24
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
83.00 kcal
7
31.00 kcal
37
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
300.00 kcal
17
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Pie
109.00 kcal
99+
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Mid to late summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Seedless Variety
Not Available
No
Color
Rusty brown
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Yellowish Green
Shape
Round
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Texture
Fleshy
Crispy
Taste
Sweetish
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Mexico
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-7
4.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Facts
Facts about
- 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.
- When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
- It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
- Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
- 2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Thailand
Taiwan
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Europe
Top Exporter
Thailand
Malaysia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Averrhoa carambola
Synonym
Dragon eye
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Oxalidales
Family
Sapindaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Dimocarpus
Averrhoa
Species
D. longan
A. carambola
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Longan and Carambola
We might think that Longan and Carambola are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Longan and Carambola Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Longan and Carambola is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Carambola with peel is 83.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Longan and Carambola 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 Longan and Carambola is Sapindales and Oxalidales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
