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
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Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
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)
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Yellow
Taste
Sweetish
Creamy, Sweet
Origin
Mexico
South-Eastern Asia
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Hot, Humid
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.
Top Producer
Thailand
Thailand
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Top Exporter
Thailand
Thailand
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Durio zibethinus
Synonym
Dragon eye
Lahia Hassk
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Sapindaceae
Malvaceae
Species
D. longan
D. zibethinus
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 147.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal 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.