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Benefits

Health Benefits

General Benefits

Skin Benefits

Hair Benefits

Allergy Symptoms

Side Effects

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Nutrition

Serving Size

Carbs

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Protein to Carb Ratio

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

Lycopene

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

Choline

Fat

Potassium

Iron

Sodium

Calcium

Magnesium

Zinc

Phosphorus

Manganese

Copper

Selenium

Omega 3s

Omega 6s

Phytosterol

Water Content

Ash

Calories

Serving Size

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Calories in Frozen Form

Calories in Dried Form

Calories in Canned Form

Calories in Juice

Calories in Jam

Calories in Pie

Characteristics

Type

Season

Varieties

Seedless Variety

Color

Inside Color

Shape

Texture

Taste

Origin

Grows on

Soil Type

Soil pH

Climatic Conditions

Facts

Facts about

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Top Producer

Other Countries

Top Importer

Top Exporter

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Synonym

Classification

Domain

Kingdom

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Division

Class

Subclass

Order

Family

Genus

Species

Generic Group

 
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 oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
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Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
As a snack in the late afternoon
 
100 g
15.00 g
1.10 g
16.50 g
1.30 g
0.09
0.00 mcg
0.04 mg
0.50 mg
1.00 mg
0.30 mg
0.00 mg
0.00 mcg
28.00 mg
0.20 mg
1.20 mcg
0.00 mcg
-
2.10 mg
0.40 g
266.00 mg
0.13 mg
0.00 mg
1.00 mg
10.00 mg
0.05 mg
12.00 mg
0.05 mg
0.10 mg
0.60 mcg
0.00 mg
0.00 mg
9.00 mg
78.00 g
0.50 g
 
100 g
83.00 kcal
60.00 kcal
60.00 kcal
283.00 kcal
60.00 kcal
50.00 kcal
250.00 kcal
109.00 kcal
 
Tree fruit, Tropical
Mid to late summer
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
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Rusty brown
Yellowish brown
Round
Fleshy
Sweetish
Mexico
Trees
Well-drained
5-7
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
 
  • 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.
Thailand
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
China
Thailand
 
Dimocarpus longan
Dragon eye
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Viridiplantae
Tracheophyta
Magnoliopsida
Rosidae
Sapindales
Sapindaceae
Dimocarpus
D. longan
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Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
 
100 g
16.53 g
1.30 g
15.23 g
0.83 g
0.05
0.00 mcg
0.01 mg
0.07 mg
0.60 mg
0.00 mg
0.10 mg
14.00 mcg
71.50 mg
0.07 mg
0.40 mcg
0.00 mcg
0.00 mcg
7.10 mg
0.44 g
171.00 mg
0.13 mg
1.00 mg
5.00 mg
10.00 mg
0.07 mg
31.00 mg
0.06 mg
0.15 mg
0.60 mcg
65.00 mg
67.00 mg
8.00 mg
81.76 g
0.44 g
 
100 g
66.00 kcal
66.00 kcal
77.73 kcal
277.00 kcal
91.00 kcal
50.00 kcal
260.00 kcal
280.00 kcal
 
Tree fruit, Tropical
Spring, Summer
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Bright red, Pink red
Greyish-white
Oval
Fleshy
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Trees
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
5.5-6.5
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
 
  • The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
  • This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
  • This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
China
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Hong Kong
China
 
Litchi chinensis
Nephelium litchi
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Rosidae
Sapindales
Sapindaceae
Litchi
L. chinensis
Soapberry

Difference Between Longan and Lychee

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Lychee with peel is and and the amount of calories without peel is and respectively. Thus, Longan and Lychee 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 Lychee is and respectively. Longan belongs to family and Lychee belongs to family. Longan belongs to genus of species and Lychee belongs to genus of species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.