Longan and Loquat

Difference Between Longan and Loquat

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Loquat with peel is 83.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Longan and Loquat 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 Loquat is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.