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
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Lower blood pressure, Prevents constipation, Prevents diabetes, Strengthening of bones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Not Available
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus
Season
Mid to late summer
Winter
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.
Seedless Variety
Not Available
Yes
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Orange
Taste
Sweetish
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Mexico
South-Eastern Asia
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Hot
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.
- There are around 600 varieties of oranges available worldwide.
- More than 1 plant can grow from a single orange seed.
- Orange and orange blossoms are a symbol of love.
- Orange tree is usually propagated by grafting.
Top Producer
Thailand
Brazil
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Germany
Top Exporter
Thailand
Spain
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Citrus sinensis
Synonym
Dragon eye
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Sapindaceae
Rutaceae
Species
D. longan
C. × sinensis
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Longan and Orange
We might think that Longan and Orange are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Longan and Orange Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Longan and Orange is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Orange with peel is 83.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Orange 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 Orange is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Orange belongs to Rutaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.