Longan and Durian

Longan

Durian

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

Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion

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

Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting

Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.00 g

27.09 g

Fiber

1.10 g

3.80 g

Protein

1.30 g

1.47 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.09

0.06

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg

2.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg

0.37 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.50 mg

0.20 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.00 mg

1.07 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg

0.23 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg

99+

0.32 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg

36.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg

19.70 mg

Fat

0.40 g

5.33 g

Minerals

Potassium

266.00 mg

436.00 mg

Iron

0.13 mg

99+

0.43 mg

Sodium

0.00 mg

2.00 mg

Calcium

1.00 mg

99+

6.00 mg

Magnesium

10.00 mg

30.00 mg

Zinc

0.05 mg

0.28 mg

Phosphorus

12.00 mg

39.00 mg

Manganese

Not Available

0.33 mg

Copper

0.10 mg

0.21 mg

Selenium

0.60 mcg

Not Available

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg

Omega 6s

0.00 mg

99+

0.00 mg

99+

Sterol

Water Content

78.00 g

99+

65.00 g

99+

Ash

0.50 g

1.12 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

147.00 kcal

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

147.00 kcal

Calories in Dried Form

Not Available

400.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal

170.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

Not Available

320.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal

99+

Not Available

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Mid to late summer

Monsoon

Varieties

Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew

D24, D99 (Gob kecil), D123 (Chanee), D145 (Beserah), D158 (Gan Yau), D159 (Monthong), D169 (Tok Litok), D188, D189, D190, D163 (Hor Lor) and D164 (Ang Bak)

Seedless Variety

Not Available

Color

Rusty brown

Green

Inside Color

Yellowish brown

Yellow

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Tough

Taste

Sweetish

Creamy, Sweet

Origin

Mexico

South-Eastern Asia

Grows on

Trees

Not Available

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Clay

Soil pH

5-7

5-6.5

Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Hot, Humid

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.

1 kg of durian contains 1350 calories which may cause weight gain.
It may have a hyperthermic effect on the body, making you feel warmer.
Study shows that durian has an ability to reduce infertility in men & women.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Thailand

Other Countries

Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam

Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines

Top Importer

China

Top Exporter

Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Durio zibethinus

Synonym

Dragon eye

Lahia Hassk

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Viridiplantae

Tracheobionta

Division

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Sapindales

Malvales

Family

Sapindaceae

Malvaceae

Genus

Dimocarpus

Durio

Species

D. longan

D. zibethinus

Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Longan and Durian

We might think that Longan and Durian are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Longan and Durian Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Longan and Durian is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Durian with peel is 83.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 147.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Durian belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Longan and Durian is Sapindales and Malvales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Durian belongs to Malvaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.