Longan and Fig

Difference Between Longan and Fig

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Fig with peel is 83.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Longan and Fig 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 Fig is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.