Longan and 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
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
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
100 g
Carbs
15.00 g
27
27.09 g
7
Fiber
1.10 g
35
3.80 g
15
Protein
1.30 g
17
1.47 g
15
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
17
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.37 mg
2
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.50 mg
2
0.20 mg
3
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.00 mg
9
1.07 mg
8
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.23 mg
25
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.32 mg
3
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg
36
36.00 mcg
6
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
19.70 mg
37
Fat
0.40 g
21
5.33 g
4
Minerals
Potassium
266.00 mg
24
436.00 mg
9
Iron
0.13 mg
99+
0.43 mg
27
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
1.00 mg
99+
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
30.00 mg
5
Zinc
0.05 mg
28
0.28 mg
10
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
39.00 mg
9
Manganese
Not Available
0.33 mg
14
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.21 mg
6
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
0.00 mg
38
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
26
1.12 g
7
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
83.00 kcal
7
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
147.00 kcal
3
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
147.00 kcal
3
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
400.00 kcal
6
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
170.00 kcal
5
Calories in Jam
Not Available
320.00 kcal
8
Calories in Pie
109.00 kcal
99+
Not Available
Characteristics
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)
Seedless Variety
Not Available
No
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
No
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
No
Production
Top Producer
Thailand
Thailand
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Top Importer
China
China
Top Exporter
Thailand
Thailand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Durio zibethinus
Synonym
Dragon eye
Lahia Hassk
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Sapindaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Dimocarpus
Durio
Species
D. longan
D. zibethinus
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
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 and 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.
