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
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
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Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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
Tropical
Season
Mid to late summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Color
Rusty brown
Brown, Green
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Green
Taste
Sweetish
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Cold, Sunny
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.
- The name Kiwi is due to the resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- Animals like monkeys and deer also consume Kiwifruit.
- Originated in china, this fruit is also called as 'Chinese gooseberry.'
Top Producer
Thailand
Italy
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Actinidia deliciosa
Synonym
Dragon eye
Actinidia deliciosa
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Sapindaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Dimocarpus
Actinidia
Species
D. longan
A. deliciosa
Difference Between Longan and Green Kiwi
We might think that Longan and Green Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Longan and Green Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Longan and Green Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Green Kiwi with peel is 83.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Green Kiwi 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 Green Kiwi is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.