Longan and Lychee
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
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
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
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.00 g
27
16.53 g
19
Fiber
1.10 g
35
1.30 g
33
Sugar
Not Available
15.23 g
8
Protein
1.30 g
17
0.83 g
35
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
17
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.50 mg
2
0.07 mg
14
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.00 mg
9
0.60 mg
24
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg
36
14.00 mcg
21
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg
32
71.50 mg
7
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.07 mg
38
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.40 mcg
33
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
Not Available
7.10 mg
14
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.44 g
20
Minerals
Potassium
266.00 mg
24
171.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.13 mg
99+
0.13 mg
99+
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
1.00 mg
99+
5.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.05 mg
28
0.07 mg
26
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
31.00 mg
16
Manganese
Not Available
0.06 mg
99+
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.15 mg
11
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
65.00 mg
12
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
67.00 mg
27
Sterol
Water Content
78.00 g
99+
81.76 g
99+
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.44 g
30
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
66.00 kcal
10
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
77.73 kcal
8
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
277.00 kcal
21
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
91.00 kcal
8
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
Not Available
260.00 kcal
14
Calories in Pie
109.00 kcal
99+
280.00 kcal
28
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Mid to late summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Seedless Variety
Not Available
No
Color
Rusty brown
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Greyish-white
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweetish
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Mexico
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-7
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
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.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Hong Kong
Top Exporter
Thailand
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
Dragon eye
Nephelium litchi
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Sapindaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Dimocarpus
Litchi
Species
D. longan
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Not Available
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 Facts 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 83.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 66.00 kcal 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 Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
